Next Level Technician is urgently searching for an MSO Network Technician III in Indianapolis IN . The MSO Network Technician is a lead technician role that provides leadership and installation services across multiple platforms in support of many forms of communications facilities and networks. Technical responsibilities include working independently and leading a team to install and troubleshoot networks with various pieces of electronic gear and cabling systems to support our customers.
Essential Job Functions:
• Independently lead and complete

• Fiber optic jumper and electronic installation activities o Network equipment installation activities
• Secondary DC power installation activities
• Electronic equipment, modules, cards, and SFP installation activities
• Independently lead and complete transport circuit turnup and validation
• Troubleshooting for all the above installation activities

• Work autonomously and safely in a live network environment
• Coordinate with the customer NOC, field staff, engineering and management to identify, troubleshoot and mitigate issues
• Review, update, augment, and provide timely job documentation
• Test and install fiber jumpers, ethernet, and coax
• Ability to use a computer for network configuration activities, inputting IP addresses, loading scripts, etc.
• MS Office and basic computer skills - Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio
• Install, run power, and wiring of different network devices, network line cards used by customer such as Nokia Photonic Switches (PSS8,PSS16,PSS32) , Nokia 7250 IXRs, Juniper QFX5110, Juniper QFX5200, Juniper EX4300 Dell Poweredge R750, Opengear CSV, XMF-R, Cisco NCS-5501, Cisco ASR 9903 and 9906, Harmonic REEF, CMTS, RPHY gears, etc.
• Test and turn up, commissioning, device configs/script loading.
• Ability to read and understand engineering packages, wiring diagrams, designs, rack facials.
• Site surveys
• Create A-Z running list
• Print labels per customer requirements
• Use different test gear to test cables, circuits, or network- from basic continuity testing, VFL, DSAM, ORT (operational readiness testing), FRP (First RPD provisioning), DOCSIS validation, video validation checks, VOD stream check, different scanners, etc
• Use different cabling tools (crimpers, prep tools, etc)
• Scope, clean fibers • Secondary or small gauge DC power knowledge
• Structured cabling/ISP wiring- RF, ethernet, fiber, DC.
• Create SMOP, completion forms, and other forms required by Comcast
• BOM creation- from consumables, different type of cables and connectors including DC and fiber, breakers/fuses, anything required for projects.
• Can work days and nights
• Work on different hub and headend environment
• Detail oriented, ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work on their own especially during migrations/cutover
• Troubleshooting skills from basic cable tracing to roll backs
Required Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:
• Basic understanding of CATV head end systems including Remote PHY, DAA Architecture
• Basic understanding of network layouts and components and their functions
• Basic knowledge of DC Power
• Troubleshooting skills
Desired Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:
• Knowledge of cable TV systems, head-ends and equipment
• Knowledge of Telco (ILEC) central offices, LDPOP, MTSO and equipment
Education and Experience:
• 5+ years field network installation and troubleshooting experience
• 5+ years working with documentation on technical jobs (JCR, SOW, etc.) • 3+ years of leading work/jobs in the field
If this sounds like a position that will be a fit for you please send your resume' to and start your career today!