IT Infrastructure Specialist

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to join Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. as an Engineering Technician. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for supporting the buildup and modernization of USSC facilities around Colorado Springs.

• Design, installation, termination, test, and documentation of desktop devices, peripherals, IT cable plant, rack, power distribution units (PDU), and incident to the installation of C4I/IT electronic systems.
• Installation of C4I/IT electronic systems equipment as assigned and in accordance with government installation design plans (IDP), the NIWC Pacific Shore Installation Process Handbook (SIPH), and project sponsor processes and associated logistical support.
• Support teammates to help the team meet required technical abilities.
• Contribute to all phases of the AV and IT infrastructure installation or upgrade.
• Pull and dress fiber optic and Category 6A copper cables.
• Install racks/cabinets/credenzas and all peripheral equipment.
• Rack and stack equipment in racks/credenzas.
• Terminate copper cable up to CAT6A and SM/MM Fiber single strand to MPO/MTP.
• Help to solve issues related to cables and networks with minimal oversight.
• Test and document all cables.
• Install Thinklogical, Extron, and Creston AV Matrix Routing and Extension Solutions.
• Install per a SIPH standard IDP, adapt/troubleshoot/modify where necessary, and provide redlines back to an AutoCAD drafter for As-built updates.
• Help team to resolve technical/physical issues often requiring coordination with other disciplines: networking, facilities, HVAC, electrical, security, etc.
• Conduct and document PITCO activities.
• Perform with guidance and/or instruction assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed.
• Adapt standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents per instruction of team leads.
• Receive initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from team lead, supervisor, engineer as needed and is able to implement instruction with minimal oversight. Work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions.
• Provide support in the demolition and disposal of current powers system equipment under supervision of electrician maintenance.
• Conduct performance tests of IT and AV systems.
• Support daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description, and supervisor's instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.
• Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.
• Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and co-workers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions as the best of own ability.

• Associate degree, technical certification, and/or a minimum of five (5) years' related experience supporting cabling, equipment, and IT Network System Installation.
• Minimum five (5) years of troubleshooting and repairing systems.
• Minimum five (5) years' experience in using Microsoft Office and other AV software programs; or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• BICSI installer 2 Copper and Installer 2 Fiber Certification.
• CTS preferred.
• CTS-D preferred.
• CTS-I preferred.

• Operational knowledge of Personal Computer Systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Practical knowledge of construction, service maintenance, and operation procedures of IT and AV related systems and equipment.
• Practical knowledge of IT and AV installation methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of AV equipment assembly and testing.
• Technical proficiency and effective problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with ability to create and interpret a variety of technical materials.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills and ability to effectively interact with others in the performance of assigned duties.
• Ability to prepare, read, and interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, and technical directives.
• Ability to execute scheduled tasks with team members.
• Willingness and ability to learn new concepts and techniques.
• Ability to effectively work both individually and in a team environment.
• Ability to travel to client worksites on an as-needed basis within a 50-mile radius from the home duty station.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Work is primarily performed in a factory, machine shop, or construction environment. The ability to verbally communicate alarms or warnings clearly, concisely, loudly, and quickly, to clearly and quickly hear or otherwise sense alarms or warnings and take appropriate action. Frequently required to maintain equilibrium to prevent falling when moving, walking, standing, kneeling, or crouching - particularly on narrow, uneven, irregular, slippery surfaces, going up or down ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, or other objects using hands, arms, feet, or legs. Frequently required to bend the body downward and forward, bending leg and spine - working in a bent-over position. Frequently required to sense physical attributes such as size, shape, temperature, texture, or sharpness of an object by touching. Frequently required to grasp, grip, or apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palm, holding an object in the hand. Frequently required to lift, raise, or lower objects in a vertical direction, particularly heavy or bulky objects. Moving objects backward, forward, in, or out in a horizontal direction, particularly heavy or bulky objects. Pulling, exerting a steady backward, downward, upward, or outward force against an object - jerking, plucking, wrenching, stretching, towing, drawing, dragging, or tugging objects in a sustained motion. Pushing, pressing against something with steady forward, downward, upward, or outward force - shoving, pushing, compressing, squeezing, mashing, packing, pressing, jamming, compacting, or squashing objects in a sustained motion. The ability to see and distinguish colors, to visually distinguish shapes and patterns, to accurately sense distances (depth perception), to accurately see objects and detect motion at wide angles (peripheral vision). Frequently uses the lower extremities and back muscles and moving on foot, particularly for long distances. May have exposure to indoor/outdoor adverse weather conditions. Frequent exposure to noise - workers must wear protective hearing equipment or frequently shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. Exposure to pollutants or allergens which can adversely affect the skin and/or the respiratory system such as gases, smoke, odors, mists, fumes, dust, chemicals, oils, or solvents. Exposure to hazardous working conditions including moving machinery, electricity, and/or working in high places. May be exposed to hot objects, flames, or sparks. The job requires the use of protective equipment such as hard hats, respirators, aprons, gloves, special clothing, safety shoes, and safety glasses.