Subject Matter Expert V- ISP/OSP Lead

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction, and education. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits, professional growth opportunities, and truthful communication.

About the role

This remote position involves providing day-to-day lead installation support for a variety of structured wiring and telecommunication system installations. The Subject Matter Expert (SME) V is responsible for oversight, troubleshooting, and repairing infrastructure, wiring, pathways, and related communications equipment, with a focus on leading on-site efforts for network cable plants, including copper, category cable, and fiber optic cabling.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and correct deficiencies in technical drawings and system diagrams to provide red lines and As-Builts.
• Provide technical solutions and recommendations to resolve installation discrepancies.
• Work in tight, cramped spaces such as equipment rack (IT) rooms and closets.
• Work on ladders and/or move up and down steep staircases as required.
• Develop material and equipment requirements.
• Coordinate with drafters to develop and complete project drawing packages.
• Terminate, splice, test, maintain, and repair fiber optic (including fusion splicing), copper, and coaxial cabling.
• Provide cost estimates and diagrams.
• Extensive knowledge in all aspects of infrastructure and network cabling.
• Follow best industry practices for infrastructure cabling and wiring within a variety of environments.
• Read installation drawings and technical manuals.
• Experience with RF, multi-pin, and fiber optic cable and connector building.
• General knowledge of wired/wireless equipment installation and basic testing methods and procedures.
• Expert knowledge of the installation of equipment racks, switches, other network peripherals, and network cabling.
• Use tools and test equipment proficiently.
• Working knowledge of OSP/ISP voice and network cabling, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Strong coordination, organization, teaming, and communication abilities.
• Ability to work well individually or in a team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-hire drug test.
• Minimum of three (3) years of inside plant operation and maintenance experience, including installation, testing, and repair of telecommunications equipment and systems.

Qualifications

• Current Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) certifications (preferred).
• Knowledge of DOD DATA centers (preferred).
• General knowledge of operating principles of wired, wireless, and RF environments (preferred).
• Electronic Technicians Association (ETA) Certified Fiber Optic Installer (preferred).
• ETA Certified Fiber Optic Designer (preferred).
• Knowledge of Defense Health Agency best practices (preferred).
• Wireless network (802.11b/g/a/n, WLAN/WWAN/WMAN) survey/deployment/support experience (preferred).
• Working knowledge of SPAWAR SIPH (Shore Installation Process Handbook) (preferred).

Working Conditions

• Work on military bases.
• Work in overhead ceilings and interstitials.
• Work in confined spaces.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to carry 50 pounds unaided or 90-pound loads aided.