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NETWORK TECHNICIAN
CAROLINA CONNECT
Lexington, South Carolina

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

CarolinaConnect is a premier internet service provider, priding itself on exceptional customer service and service reliability for business and residential communities in central South Carolina. We are growing our business and seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking individual to serve as Network Technician. We offer competitive compensation and benefits.

The successful candidate will have a passion for learning, be an innovative contributor toward leading-edge technologies, and be invested in providing exceptional customer service to our residential and business customers. We’re excited about the possibility of hiring a graduating technical school student eager to launch a career with a well-respected internet service provider. This position will serve as the training ground to learn CarolinaConnect’s business, with the potential of advancement into a leadership role, as well as offer the potential for supervisory responsibilities.

To apply, please submit a resume and salary requirements via email to Info@carolinaconnect.com, and reference “Network Technician” in the email subject line.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensure network security and integrity.
  • Configure, operate and maintain network routers and switches, including BGP, OSPF, DHCP, MPLS, and VPLS protocols.
  • Configure, operate, and maintain fiber optic transport equipment, utilizing DWDM technologies and various optical SFPs
  • Provision IPv4 and IPv6 protocols and manage IP address resources.
  • Troubleshoot network issues and outages to support quality service delivery to customers.
  • Install, operate and configure FTTP hardware, software and end-user services.
  • Operate and maintain DC power plants in a network environment.
  • Participate in planned network upgrades on various network components
  • Participate in the review of catastrophic failures and provide feedback to prevent future occurrences.
  • Update network diagrams, maps and equipment rack design.
  • Provide appropriate operations activities related to regular testing of specific network elements including system backups.
  • Develop, maintain and issue daily, weekly and monthly reports to support the proper operation of the high-speed network.
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
  • Be available for periodic overtime, including evening and weekend work in response to changing system needs. On-call duty is required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • CCNA Certification/Security preferred.
  • Associate’s degree (A.A.) in Engineering or equivalent from two-year college or technical school with two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/IT a plus but not required.
  • Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
  • Outstanding communication skills.
  • Ability to successfully work alone as well as in a team environment.
  • Ability to adhere to a schedule with minimum supervision.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES:
To apply, please submit a resume and salary requirements via email to Info@carolinaconnect.com, and reference “Network Technician” in the email subject line.

CarolinaConnect is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.