Network Infrastructure Installer

Installation Technician  

Location:

 Based from home. (Targeting candidates that live in the South East)

Pay Rate:

Between $36 to $40 hourly

Duration:

Long-Term Contract (6-9 Months) with Potential for Extension or Conversion

Schedule: 40 Hours per Week, with Potential Overtime

Other: Extensive travel, Nationwide. ( Travel Arrangements Coordinated by INSPYR Solutions)

 

Position Summary

INSPYR Solutions is seeking experienced Installation Technicians to support telecommunications and data center deployments throughout the United States . This is a hands-on, travel-based position focused on Central Office (CO), Point of Presence (POP), and network infrastructure environments .

Technicians will serve as key onsite representatives, working directly with project managers, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) teams, and Network Operations Center (NOC) teams to support equipment installation, testing, troubleshooting, and system turn-up .

This is an anticipated 6-9 month contract opportunity with the potential for extension or conversion to full-time employment , based on performance and ongoing project needs. Candidates must be willing and able to travel throughout the United States as assignments require .

 

All required business travel is coordinated and booked by INSPYR Solutions, with travel costs billed directly to the client.

Client-approved meals and miscellaneous travel expenses are reimbursed weekly .

Must-Have Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on telecommunications or network equipment installation experience
• Experience working in Central Offices (CO), POP sites, and/or Data Centers
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and installation documentation
• Experience installing telecommunications and network equipment, including routers, switches, and transport systems
• Hands-on experience with fiber routing, dressing, and termination
• Willingness and ability to travel nationwide based on project assignments

• Ability to clearly explain previous hands-on installation experience,

  including equipment testing, troubleshooting, and turn-up procedures

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• DC power installation experience

  , including running and terminating power to racks and systems, building and installing Relay Rack Assemblies (RLAs) , performing Power Distribution Frame (PDF) to grid connections, and powering up/validating systems

• Experience installing and supporting optical transport and DWDM systems
• Experience coordinating with OEM teams and carrier NOCs during equipment installation and turn-up
• Familiarity with Telcordia standards and OSHA safety requirements
• Experience performing equipment audits, decommissioning, and system upgrades

• Experience using telecommunications test equipment

  , including Optical Power Meters, Fiberscopes, Voltmeters, and Cat6 testers

Key Technical Competencies

Candidates should be prepared to discuss their hands-on experience with the following:

• DC Power Installation & Termination:

  Understanding of A/B power feeds, power types, and end-to-end DC power installation processes, including rack power-up, testing, and validation

• Cable Lacing & Grounding:

  Experience lacing various cable gauges, properly routing and dressing cables, and installing grounding cables

• Central Office & Data Center Installations:

  Ability to explain specific installation activities performed in Central Office, POP, and Data Center environments

• OEM Equipment Installation & Turn-Up:

  Experience installing and supporting equipment from manufacturers such as Ciena, Infinera, Nokia, Cisco, and Juniper, including installation, testing, turn-up, and basic troubleshooting

• Fiber Testing & OTDR:

  Experience testing fiber circuits using OTDR equipment, familiarity with testing tools and models, and ability to interpret test results

• MPO Fiber Installation:

  Experience running, cleaning, inspecting, and installing MPO fiber connections while following proper handling procedures

• Rack & Infrastructure Installation:

  Experience installing cable racks, ironwork, equipment racks, and cabinets

Key Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of te…