Job Description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.
Job Title: Senior Telecommunications Technician
Location: Cayce, SC
Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate records of installations, configurations, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure all work complies with telecommunications regulations and standards.
• Provide technical support and guidance to users, often involving customer service during field visits.
• Installing and wiring routers/switches, coordinating for configuration and troubleshooting.
• Install and provision of transport equipment and ethernet services supporting MPLS network.
• Electrical/Electronic background and SCADA knowledge are a plus.
• Testing, deployment, and documentation supporting system upgrades, patches, and maintenance window activities.
• Respond to system and service outages as well as storm/disaster support.
• Participate in maintenance window cutovers and system grooms.
• Effectively identify and utilize the proper resources to develop solutions and devise new approaches to problems encountered in work assignments.
• Exposure to cold, heat, loud noise, and energized wires up to 25%.
• Outdoor work up to 25%.
• Travel 51-75%.
• Office work up to 25%.
• May require some travel with overnight stays and additional hours, holiday, and/or weekend work for project completion or to meet deadlines - will be based on project needs.
• Working knowledge of fiber circuits, MPLS, and other LAN/WAN data circuits.
• Skilled in the termination and troubleshooting of various cabling types to include fiber.
• Knowledge of fiber terminations, data circuits, 48V and 135Vdc power plants.
• Experience with DC plant systems, LAN and wireless testing, fiber optic test equipment, and various cabling types.
• Familiarity with cable identification, terminating cables, and Channel Banks.
• Prioritize safety, environmental consciousness, and attention to detail.

Must-have skill sets:

• SolarWinds - NPM and NCM
• Experience with Nokia and Ciena transport equipment
• Commissioning and troubleshooting DWDM systems

Soft skill requirements:

• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Self-starter with a focus on safe work habits and behaviors.
• Ability to keep work sites clean and organized.

Education and certifications/licensures required:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Associate degree and 3 years of related work experience or military experience with 5 years of related experience may be accepted.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.

Skills Required