Location
Salisbury, MD | United States
Job description
ARK is looking for a top-notch Network Technician! Do you have exceptional networking skills and experience with or the desire to learn fire alarm, security, and other low-voltage systems? If so, this may be the perfect role for you.
This position is responsible for installing, wiring, troubleshooting, programming, and maintaining low voltage computer and network-based low-voltage electronic systems including fire, security, card access, door entry, paging/sound, telecommunication, video, and other electronic systems as required.
Here's what you'll be doing:
- Diagnoses equipment failures with computers, networks, and associated systems to identify needed repairs and/or ensuring equipment is in proper working order.
- Install computer hardware, network switches, routers, peripherals, security equipment, cameras, application software, etc to provide a complete functional system tailored to a customer’s needs and overall specific site parameters.
- Troubleshoot and repair low voltage system building wiring.
- Install, maintain, configure, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, and network-related problems associated with Microsoft and Linux-based operating systems.
- Work with clients’ IT departments to interface with computer-based solutions offered by ARK.
- Interface with vendors and manufacturer’s representatives to resolve operating systems issues. Analyze bugs in system and application software: research and test possible solutions; implement solutions.
- Write scripts, files, and programs utilizing numerous application programs to enhance, and provide proper end-user results as required for a completely functional system.
Here's what you need to know:
- Ability to obtain Maryland and Virginia security technician licenses.
- Knowledge of NFPA alarm system requirements and the ability to interpret code books and handbooks.
- Must have customer relations experience and skills.
- Field electronic practical experience required.
- Good communication skills are necessary.
- Must have a positive and respectful attitude and maintain good working relationships with management staff and employees.
- Must maintain a good driving record (insurable through our insurance carrier) for driving to/from job sites.
- Test equipment, communications equipment, drills, and other hand tools. Able to use a laptop computer, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PC Anywhere, System application software, etc.
Here are the Education and Experience Requirements:
- Requires an AA degree in electronics, computer sciences, or equivalent technical school supplemented with 3-5 years of related industry experience.
- COMPTIA A+ certification
- Network+ certification
- CompTIA Linux + or equivalent certification
- Microsoft (MCP) Microsoft Certified Professional)
- LINUX certifications
- Demonstrated experience implementing local area networks to include wireless technology using multi-operating systems and platforms.
- Network and computer troubleshooting and problem-solving skills required, including knowledge of networking, theory, principles, and practices. Specific knowledge of TCP/IP and Windows Server.
- Mechanical ability to work with locks and mechanical devices.
- Knowledge of telecommunications systems is helpful.
ARK offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Life Insurance
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
- Employee Referral Program
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