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Job Summary
The Telecom and Network Infrastructure Department has an opening for an Infrastructure Network Technician.
Required Experience and Education
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field. Three (3) years’ experience in design, integration, and implementation of voice and data communications cabling systems and related infrastructure for large sites.
- Must have knowledge of TCP/IP, networking and voice hardware, and be familiar with troubleshooting methodologies for cabling plants.
- Professional certification in Cabling industry – Telecommunications Design Engineer certification required or equivalent experience.
- Must be proficient in creating a detailed design of new structured cabling systems or the integration and modification of a design into an existing environment.
- If area of employment requires use of a University-owned vehicle, employee will be required to possess a valid Texas Drivers License, pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check, and complete drivers training (or van training, if applicable), in accordance with UTS Policy 157, appendix B.
Job Duties
- Assists with design, integration, and implementation of voice and data communications cabling systems, including new and renovated structures within UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW).
- Responsible for design, installation, maintenance and repair of all campus OSP/ISP copper and fiber backbone cabling.
- Responsible for the design, integration and installation of pathways, technology spaces, fiber and copper based distribution systems, wireless-based systems, and infrastructure that supports the transportation of information and associated signaling between and among communications and information gathering devices.
- Responsible for the installation, termination, and certification of cable plant installations (CAT 5E, CAT 6, CAT 6A, SM/MM fiber optic, etc.) pathways, spaces, bonding, grounding and fire stopping.
- Define network cabling standards, and deploy cabling and other technology space engineering solutions, such as entrance facilities, POP rooms, MDF/IDF design, rack layout, space, power, UPS systems.
- Review site surveys, condition discrepancy reports, design documents and other documentation to evaluate installation feasibility.
- Utilize AutoCad or PDF software to create and/or revise necessary construction plan documents. Calculate labor and material costs.
- Work with assigned external contractors in providing support for implementation and completion of projects within UTSW.
- Must be comfortable performing infrastructures inspections in a construction environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code *51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit:
UTSouthwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UTSouthwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
