Data Center Lead Technician (Layer 1) Travel Required

Lead Regional Field Technician responsible for overseeing cable installation teams and leading small medium and large-scale physical network migrations within SOURCE 1 SOLUTIONS Field Services this role you will provide technical leadership for field technicians coordinate end-to-end field operations across diverse customer locations conduct detailed site surveys and deliver on-site smart hands support while ensuring high standards of quality safety and on-time project delivery.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the lead technical resource on installation projects providing on-site leadership guidance and mentoring for junior staff.

Interview schedule and coordinate field technicians for on-site work and deliverable (as-built) processing.

Plan and coordinate high-risk activities including live network integrations with a strong focus on risk mitigation and clear escalation protocols.

Act as the on-site lead and primary liaison for SOURCE 1 SOLUTIONS partner resources and subcontractors.

Review analyze and validate all supporting documentation required to stage devices in accordance with predefined specifications.

Conduct daily safety briefings and weekly toolbox talks ensuring adherence to OSHA and company safety policies.

Develop documentation and procedures to be used for site surveys and on-site installation activities.

Perform site surveys and review findings with customers and field engineers to address remediation needs and ensure field technicians are prepared for successful on-site execution.

Collaborate with the Project Management team to plan and execute on-site activities.

Train field technicians on expectations quality standards and site work best practices.

Perform Dead on Arrival (DOA) and Green Light testing.

Conduct post-installation Quality Assurance to validate successful implementation.

Integrate infrastructure components in alignment with provided slotting matrices and cabling diagrams.

Provide console management access to enable remote engineering support.

Perform cabling installation tasks including pulling securing splicing cable and running conduit.

Handle physical device placement including unboxing racking and mounting network equipment.

Qualifications:

Leadership experience managing small teams

Ability to adapt make decisions and collaborate is very important

Knowledge of network cabling optic types

Knowledge of infrastructure technologies

Knowledge of major Command Line Protocols (Cisco IOS JunOS etc.) and common Networking Protocols

Knowledge of updating the OS for Cisco Juniper and other networking gear.

Some experience in network implementations and support

Familiar with network heat maps and software inclusive of Ekahau

Related degree in computer science or electrical engineering or equivalent experience

BICSI Installer or equivalent knowledge

CCENT or equivalent knowledge

Network or equivalent knowledge

A or equivalent

Datacenter experience

A minimum of 3 years progressive experience in a related field

Some experience in network implementations and support

Experience communicating with peers or customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure.

Experience with small or medium-to-large complex project scopes and ambiguous details within work environment

Ability to prioritize and use time management practices

Ability to prioritize tasks based on fluctuating needs

Ability to use judgement and analytical skills

Up to 75% travel