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Company Description SQUAN is a trusted leader in critical network infrastructure solutions that connects people, communities, and technology to the world. Partnering with top telecommunications providers, municipalities, and utilities, SQUAN drives advancements in Smart Cities, connectivity, and AI-powered technologies. Known for its experienced team of engineers, technicians, and managers, SQUAN delivers high-quality network design, engineering, construction, and deployment services. With a focus on continuous innovation, SQUAN has completed thousands of fiber, power, wireless, telecom engineering, and data center construction projects, contributing to the connectivity of large cities, small towns, and rural communities. Join a company dedicated to empowering its employees and building the future of communication. PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS • Manage day-to-day execution of customer deployments and infrastructure projects, • Coordinate scheduling, logistics, staffing, materials, and field execution activities, • Manage ticket lifecycle activities from intake through closure, including scheduling, dispatch coordination, escalation management, status tracking, and customer updates, • Coordinate internal resources, subcontractors, vendors, and day labor personnel to support project execution requirements, • Oversee vendor performance, workforce accountability, labor quality, and onsite execution standards, • Drive milestone tracking, reporting, customer deliverables, and operational status reviews, • Support budget tracking, labor forecasting, and project planning activities, • Facilitate kickoff calls, customer meetings, operational reviews, and execution planning sessions, • Maintain accountability across vendors, subcontractors, internal teams, and customer stakeholders, • Assist with issue escalation management, risk mitigation, and recovery planning, • Ensure project documentation, testing records, and closeout packages are completed accurately and on time, • Support customer communication throughout all phases of deployment and project execution, • Serve as a customer escalation and complaint resolution resource to help drive issue ownership and corrective actions TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS • Support budget tracking, labor forecasting, and project planning activities, • Support deployment strategy across hyperscale, colocation, edge, telecom, and critical infrastructure environments, • Coordinate cross-functional execution between engineering, operations, field services, quality teams, and customer stakeholders, • Assist in development and standardization of SOPs, EDPs, MOPs, workflow procedures, and quality processes, • Develop detailed Engineering Deployment Plans (EDPs) and technical execution documentation aligned to customer standards and deployment requirements, • Create and manage Levels of Effort (LOE) for labor forecasting, project planning, resource allocation, and deployment strategy, • Review and validate cable pathway designs, routing strategies, rack elevations, pathway utilization, and deployment readiness, • Perform cable pathing markups and construction drawing reviews to ensure execution accuracy and operational efficiency, • Validate completed work against customer standards, scope requirements, quality benchmarks, and acceptance criteria, • Review OTDR, OLTS, and infrastructure testing results to support troubleshooting, quality validation, and customer acceptance requirements, • Support quality assurance inspections, turnover audits, and final acceptance reviews, • Participate in technical discussions involving:, • Structured cabling systems, • Fiber testing and certification, • Rack & stack deployments, • AC/DC power infrastructure, • Network infrastructure validation, • Data center readiness and commissioning, • Edge and POP infrastructure deployments, • Support customer-facing technical discussions and solution alignment activities, • Assist with identifying operational gaps and recommending scalable process improvements, • Help drive deployment consistency, quality assurance, and execution standards across programs OPERATIONAL TRACKING & WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT • Prepare, maintain, and continuously update customer-facing and internal project trackers, • Develop workflow management processes to improve operational visibility, accountability, and execution consistency, • Build and manage deployment dashboards, milestone trackers, labor tracking reports, and status reporting documentation, • Coordinate workflow progression across engineering, procurement, operations, field execution, testing, and project closeout phases, • Ensure all project tracking systems accurately reflect current project health, risks, blockers, schedule impacts, and completion status, • Support creation and management of:, • Deployment trackers, • Cable tracking matrices, • Testing result logs, • Punch list tracking, • Resource allocation trackers, • Customer reporting dashboards, • Risk and escalation trackers, • Drive operational discipline through standardized workflow processes and reporting structures, • Assist leadership with forecasting, capacity planning, and execution visibility through accurate reporting and workflow management, • Ensure documentation packages, testing records, pathway validations, and turnover deliverables are properly organized and archived SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Takes ownership and drives accountability, • Communicate effectively with both field technicians and executive stakeholders, • Operates calmly in high-pressure or rapidly changing environments, • Leads by example and supports team development, • Maintains a strong customer-first and solutions-focused mindset, • Balances technical understanding with business priorities, • Helps build operational structure within a growing organization, • Demonstrates strong attention to detail and validation of execution quality, • Professionally manages customer escalations and difficult conversations, • Supports continuous improvement and operational scalability, • Can operate independently while coordinating across multiple teams and stakeholders PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS • Hyperscale Data Centers, • Colocation Facilities, • Edge / POP Deployments, • Long Haul / Middle Mile Infrastructure, • ISP / OSP Fiber Environments, • Wireless Infrastructure, • Critical Power Environments PREFERRED TECHNICAL EXPOSURE INCLUDES • Fiber optic testing (OLTS / OTDR), • Structured cabling systems, • Rack and stack deployments, • Cable pathway design and infrastructure routing, • Data center commissioning activities, • DC power systems, grounding, and bonding, • Network infrastructure deployments, • Vendor and subcontractor coordination, • Technical documentation and construction drawing review, • Service delivery and ticket management systems, • Workflow management and deployment reporting REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • 3–7+ years of experience in infrastructure, telecom, or data center environments, • Experience managing projects, deployments, or technical programs, • Strong communication, organizational, and coordination skills, • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, • Experience reviewing technical documentation, deployment drawings, or pathway layouts, • Ability to build or interpret Levels of Effort (LOEs) and execution plans, • Experience coordinating vendors, subcontractors, or field labor resources, • Familiarity with service ticket lifecycle management and customer escalation handling, • Experience preparing operational trackers, workflow reports, or deployment documentation, • Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability, • Willingness to travel as needed

Job Description Job Type: Contract Workplace Type: Remote, but must live in US and preferably within Central/Eastern Time Zone Compensation: Commission only based on successful recovery of claims Schedule: Flexible full-time caseload with preferred Monday to Friday during business hours COMPANY OVERVIEW Phoenix Loss Control (PLC) is a US-based business services provider in the cable, telecom, and utilities sector. PLC’s core service is outside plant damage investigation, recovery, and prevention. Across the US and parts of Canada, we help our clients recover the costs of third-party damage to their infrastructure, such as underground fiber optic or gas lines. PLC currently employs over 140 people, servicing some of the largest cable and telecoms operators (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum, AT&T, and Google). PLC is currently aggressively expanding its business and looking for talented and energetic people to bring onboard to help drive growth. POSITION SUMMARY Claim Recovery Agents are responsible for reviewing information provided on a damage, determining the liable party, invoicing the responsible party, and pursuing recovery of the repair costs. Duties • Review and analyze claim information, identify liable party, and take action to move claims toward successful resolution, • Gather costing and prepare invoices for select clients, • Correspond with liable party/insurance carrier both verbally and in writing, • Negotiate settlements, • Resolve conflicts and escalate urgent issues Requirements • Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office, • Ability to work independently, manage goals and deadlines, have good attention to detail, • Adaptability, logical thinking and conscientiousness, • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), • Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills, • High-speed internet access, personal computer, phone line dedicated to work contacts Position Advantages • Uncapped Compensation Potential: Top Performers who excel at the role have the ability to earn an annual compensation of more than $100,000, • Flexible Work Schedule: Remote with the ability to choose your own hours/days of work This is a contract position. There are no benefits offered with this position.

Job Description About Honest Networks Honest Networks is dedicated to delivering high-quality and affordable internet service as a catalyst for community growth, fostering learning, creativity, and enjoyment. We are a rapidly expanding, venture-backed internet service provider headquartered in Manhattan. We focus on offering gigabit internet service at transparent and affordable prices, all while providing exceptional customer service. We achieve this goal by employing individuals with high integrity, a strong work ethic, and a passion for continuous learning. If working in a fast-paced, results-oriented, and mission-driven environment excites you, we encourage you to apply and join our team. Learn more at www.honest.net. About the Role Honest Networks is hiring a Network Engineer to join our rapidly expanding team. The hours for this full-time position would be 8am-4pm from Tuesday-Saturday. Primary Responsibilities • Responding quickly and thoughtfully to incoming support inquiries and issues., • Communicating directly with existing and prospective customers via phone, text, web chat, and email., • Advanced troubleshooting of Wi-Fi and other WAN/LAN networking issues., • Providing direct support to the lead engineer., • This job is not remote and is based in either New Jersey, New York, Connecticut or Philadelphia. Requirements Technical Skills • Working knowledge of IP protocols (TCP/UDP), dynamic routing, OSPF/BGP, • Strong familiarity with fiber optic networking (working with SFP modules, SM fiber cabling)., • Comfortable working in command line environments with Cisco/Juniper, bonus: Mikrotik., • Working knowledge of OSI model., • Experience with network monitoring software preferred., • Familiarity with wireless broadband radio and fiber networks. Personal Attributes • Calm temperament: Comfortable handling time-sensitive, high-pressure situations with empathy, confidence, and patience., • Works well under pressure; example: can identify and solve service-impacting network issues in a timely manner., • Friendly, enthusiastic, and professional communication. You may be asked to interact with customers and must have strong customer communication and customer service skills., • Driven, highly-organized, and nimble. As a small company, each of our team members wears multiple hats and needs to be flexible to the changing needs of the company., • Interest in networking, startups, and solving technical problems. Benefits • Attractive salary based on capabilities and background., • Profit sharing, • Paid time-off (PTO)., • Medical and dental benefits. Honest Networks' Values Honest is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We offer reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities upon request to facilitate their participation in the hiring process.

Job DescriptionBenefits: • Company car, • Competitive salary, • Opportunity for advancement, • Paid time off, • Training & development Duties include: Installation, troubleshooting, repair, and termination of Cat 5e, 6, coax, and fiber optic cables. Experience with video & security systems, including running video/audio cabling, DVR system setup & troubleshooting is a major plus. Experience with running phone lines, punch down blocks, & line/extension troubleshooting is a major plus. Experience with patch panel Installation Use of test equipment and appropriate hand tools as needed during installation or repair. Updating documentation, as appropriate, for customer and other technicians. Successful candidates will have: Must have valid Drivers license. Must Have their own personal tools; small personal drill, crimper, punch down, P-touch Labeler, wire map tester , etc. excluding Certifiers and Power Tools. Proficiency with testing equipment. Working knowledge of current cabling standards and codes. Professional appearance and demeanor. Must be a team player as our techs often work together Strong communication skills. Physical ability to lift up to 60 pounds and work on ladders. Job Type: Full-time Experience: • relevant: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: • Multiple locations Pay Frequency: • Bi weekly or Twice monthly Schedule: • Monday to Friday, • Weekends (sometimes), • Day shift, • Night shift, • Overtime

Job Title: Photonic Assembly and Test Technician Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Continental US • * The Opportunity: Join CACI's innovative Optical and Photonic Solutions (OPS) team as a Photonic Assembly and Test Technician. OPS is dedicated to developing custom photonic hardware for US Government applications. In this role, you will contribute to the development and construction of photonic hardware, supporting both research and development laboratory efforts and production programs. Responsibilities: Fabrication and Integration: • Independently fabricate intricate fiber optic subassemblies and integrate them with electrical and mechanical components for breadboard, prototype, and production units. Testing and Documentation: • Perform optical and electrical testing as specified by work instructions. Organize, document, and present data for review and analysis by design and test engineers. Transition Support: • Collaborate with engineers to support the transition of photonic subsystem designs into production. Assemble test sets and test fixtures as required by the program. Resource Management: • Request material and equipment needed for the assembly and testing of photonic subassemblies., • Maintain laboratory and laboratory equipment. Quality Compliance: • Ensure compliance with OPS' quality system. Qualifications: Required: • Associates degree in engineering or a closely related technical field, or equivalent combination of education, skill, and experience., • Minimum of 3 years of "hands-on" photonic or electrical fabrication, test, and measurement experience., • Ability to follow detailed work instructions or test procedures., • Prior experience with custom fine assembly., • Must be computer savvy and a competent user of Microsoft Office products., • Good interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills., • Must be a U.S. person able to receive export-controlled information. Desired: • Strongly desired photonic qualifications., • Prefer candidates who have worked in photonics R&D and have experience with high power (> 1 W) fiber amplifiers or lasers., • Prior experience with optical fiber fusion splicers, cleavers, and re-coaters., • Prior experience or demonstrated knowledge in the use and operation of passive fiber optic components such as splitters, WDMs, and isolators., • Prior experience or demonstrated knowledge in the use and operation of active optoelectronic devices such as semiconductor laser diodes, photodiodes, and modulators., • Proficient in the use of lightwave measurement equipment, including power detectors, optical spectrum analyzers, polarization-extinction ratio meters, polarimeters, and optical time domain reflectometers. Skilled in analyzing and interpreting data from these instruments., • Strongly preferred electrical qualifications:, • Certification in hand soldering in compliance with J-STD-0001 space addendum., • Prior experience with electrical fabrication and re-work equipment, including solder stations., • Prior experience with electrical measurement equipment, including voltmeters, multi-meters, and oscilloscopes. What You Can Expect: A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation. An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality. A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy. Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. The proposed salary range for this position is: $66,100 - $135,600 CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Location: Newark, NJ Duration: Contract to Hire The Senior Network Architect's primary responsibility will be to manage all aspects of computer and network systems to ensure a stable, secure, and efficient computer network. This includes developing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all new and existing network hardware, software, and communication links. Additional tasks are to collect operational and trend statistics and to analyze performance results. This position is expected to provide advanced technical support for issues that are escalated from the network and systems teams and is the top escalation point for all critical network related issues; training, mentoring and knowledge transfers to other network team members are also expected. • Day-to-day operational network engineering support, • Maintain and upgrade the network infrastructure, • Monitor and respond to support queuing systems and monitoring/alerting systems, • Participate in ad hoc issues and incident response, • Provide support and collaborate on network design and implementations, • Ensure network configuration and compliance standards are adhered to, and develop appropriate standards when incomplete, or out of date, • Support and collaborate on the development, implementation and administration of processes and procedures to ensure the reliability, recoverability, and optimum performance of network infrastructure systems and solutions, • Leads application issue resolution and change management, • Develops queries and reports to address operating needs, • Documents/diagrams functional and technical process flows to ensure optimization and synchronization of systems, including identifying/advising on best applications for specific business processes, including cloud-based systems, intranet, • Ensures information security protocols and practices are in place to protect unauthorized access and use of corporate data., • Perform system installation, integration, validation, • Develop ad-hoc or permanent reports as needed for different departments, • Develop, revise and review SOPs, qualification/validation protocols and reports with ongoing awareness to changes in business or regulatory, • Document incidents and problems and corresponding solutions, • Provide support after-hours as needed., • Required Qualifications The candidate must have a strong specialized skillset for:, • Analyze business requirements to develop technical network solutions and technology roadmap., • Comfortable documenting and explaining network topologies, understand and diagram existing network diagram, explain and plan for future growth., • Ability to engineer, build, and test networks for optimum throughput and reliability. Including security, bandwidth management and capacity planning., • Experience maintaining an enterprise-level infrastructure, including fiber optic and wireless technologies., • Understanding and implementation of network traffic analysis, remote access methods and systems, stateful inspection firewalls, encryption, authentication and authorization technology., • Develop fault isolation, service recovery, incident analysis procedures, including backup, failover and redundancy contingencies., • Design and implement network capacity, failure, and intrusion monitoring software systems., • Expert with 802.1q VLANs and working within industry best practices., • Evaluate and recommend network technology solutions from multiple vendors., • Hands-on technical experience working with VPN technologies for remote access clients, and remote facilities., • Expert understanding of firewall configuration and maintenance., • Expert with configuration, installation, troubleshooting, and supporting of networking equipment Should be able demonstrate hands on skills:, • IP routing protocols including EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, IP Multicast, MPLS, • IPv4 knowledge required and IPv6 knowledge a plus, • IP fundamentals including packet level analysis, • Network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, routing, switching, load-balancing, security., • Network VPN protocols GRE, IPSEC, SSL, L2TP, PPTP, SSTP, • Telephony including, voice and video over IP., • Network applications including VoIP, video, encryption, content delivery., • Network security including firewalls, proxies, ACL, IPsec, SSL/TLS, IPS/IDS, • Physical layer including Ethernet, SONET, T1/T3, Fiber Channel., • Application transport and network infrastructure protocols (SSL/TLS, DNS, DHCP, WINS, NTP, FTPs, HTTP, HTTPs, SMTP, SSH, LDAP, and Microsoft AD), and possess an understanding of how to support these applications / protocols when accessed through VPN and firewall appliances., • Hardware experience including Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet products Desired Experience:, • The requirements for this position are a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a related field, plus 10 years' hands on experience in areas like but not limited to hosting, storage, network tools and application platforms., • Designing, developing, configuring, and implementing enterprise networks with diverse solutions from multiple vendors and providers., • The candidate must provide high level network design and implementation skills and combine technical intelligence with communication and presentation abilities., • Candidate must be an individual contributor capable of self-directed work showing strong leadership and commutations skills and who is focused on driving the complete network project., • Expert level certification (e.g. CCIE, CCNP, CCDP)

About the Role Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Cedar Knolls, United States. This is a full‑time, on‑site position where you'll support critical infrastructure at world‑class data center facilities. Compensation & Benefits $60,000-75,000/year (USD annual) Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Professional development allowance Certification sponsorship Work Schedule Full‑time permanent position Standard business hours with on‑call rotation Shift differentials for nights/weekends when applicable Key Responsibilities Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic) Execute hardware deployments and decommissionsMonitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security) Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking Collaborate with engineering and operations teams Participate in capacity planning and upgrades 3+ years data center operations experience Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber) Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities Experience with rack and stack operations Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems Excellent documentation and communication skills Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE) – preferred Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco) – preferred Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA) – preferred Experience with DCIM platforms – preferred Knowledge of ITIL practices – preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description Honest Networks is dedicated to delivering high-quality and affordable internet service as a catalyst for community growth, fostering learning, creativity, and enjoyment. We are a rapidly expanding, venture-backed internet service provider headquartered in Manhattan. We focus on offering gigabit internet service at transparent and affordable prices, all while providing exceptional customer service. We achieve this goal by employing individuals with high integrity, a strong work ethic, and a passion for continuous learning. If working in a fast-paced, results-oriented, and mission-driven environment excites you, we encourage you to apply and join our team. Learn more at www.honest.net. About the Role This is a full-time, in-person role. • Honest Construction Technicians would be responsible for constructing and building out our network in residential apartment complexes and office buildings in NYC, Northern NJ, CT, and Philadelphia., • Technicians run fiber and ethernet through building risers; mount and install networking equipment in MDF/IDF closets; and set up and align radios on rooftops., • This is a fast-paced environment where you are likely working with 1 other person, setting up 2-3 buildings per month. Personal Attributes • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, • Experience working with hand/power tools, • Excited to learn: we are looking for technicians who have strong technical competency but are always interested in continuously learning, • Problem solving attitude: able to troubleshoot issues Requirements • No degree required, • 1-3 years of experience with fiber optic, ethernet cable or electrician/conduit work, • Ability to run fiber and cat5e/6 cabling through a large multi-tenant building (office, apartment complex), • Ability to install, terminate, and test troubleshoot network cabling, including through existing interior and exterior conduit, • Ability to power and test networking switches and other networking hardware, • Comfortable using mass transit operate during the day, • Comfortable working in high-rises and on rooftops, • Comfortable working in confined spaces, • Ability to read, understand, and follow work orders & change orders, • Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, • Bonus, • Ability to bend pipe up to 1", • Ability to terminate fiber, • Knowledge of DC power Benefits • Attractive salary (estimate of $26-34/hr + OT) based on level of capabilities and experience, • Performance bonus potential, • Paid-time off (PTO), • Medical and dental benefits, • Metro card reimbursement Honest Networks' Values Honest is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We offer reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities upon request to facilitate their participation in the hiring process.

About The Role The Network Engineer is responsible for implementing, supporting, and maintaining enterprise networking solutions to meet business requirements. This role focuses on network operations, troubleshooting, and escalation support for LAN, WAN, wireless, and security infrastructure while participating in network design discussions and improvement initiatives. What You Will Do Provide Tier‑2 operational and escalation support for network incidents and service requests. Perform proactive network monitoring, performance tuning, and fault analysis across multiple secure environments. Support and maintain LAN, WAN, wireless, and network security infrastructure. Participate in network design reviews, technology evaluations, and implementation planning led by senior engineers or architects. Configure, deploy, and maintain network hardware and software. Perform packet captures and advanced troubleshooting to resolve complex network issues. Create and maintain accurate network diagrams, standards, and operational documentation. Work with service providers and vendors for circuit provisioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities. Participate in after‑hours or on‑call rotation as required. Take on additional IT responsibilities as business needs evolve. What You Bring Strong understanding of enterprise networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, ARP, SMB/CIFS, and DFS. Hands‑on experience supporting small‑to‑large‑scale LAN and WAN environments, including wireless networks. Experience with Layer2 technologies: VLANs, STP, HSRP. Experience with Layer3 routing: OSPF; familiarity with BGP or EIGRP preferred. Proficiency with network monitoring and management tools (SNMP, Syslog, NetFlow, RMON). Hands‑on experience with packet capture and traffic analysis tools. Experience installing, racking, stacking, and cabling network equipment in data center or server room environments. Familiarity with copper (Cat5e/Cat6) and fiber‑optic cabling (single‑mode and multi‑mode). Experience configuring and supporting network security solutions such as firewalls, secure remote access, NAC, or Zero Trust‑related technologies and applications. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and operate effectively under time constraints. Preferred / Nice to Have Experience with Cisco ISE (RADIUS, TACACS+, NAC, and connectivity troubleshooting). Experience with SIEM, DDoS mitigation, or micro‑segmentation technologies. VMware ESXi and virtual networking experience. Familiarity with ITIL processes, Jira, Confluence, and change management workflows. Exposure to network automation or scripting (Python, Ansible, etc.). Certifications such as CCNA or equivalent. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 3‑6 years of hands‑on experience in an enterprise networking environment supporting routing, switching, wireless, and firewall technologies. Compensation Base salary: $82,500 – $110,000 per year, negotiated based on experience, skills, and certifications. Benefits Health, dental, and vision coverage. Retirement savings plan with 401(k) match. Flexible paid time off and company holidays. Parental leave and family care support. Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs. Well‑being resources and mental health support. Performance‑based annual bonus eligibility. Equal Opportunity Employer ZT Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All offers of employment are conditional upon meeting our legal and regulatory requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS • Manage day-to-day execution of customer deployments and infrastructure projects, • Coordinate scheduling, logistics, staffing, materials, and field execution activities, • Manage ticket lifecycle activities from intake through closure, including scheduling, dispatch coordination, escalation management, status tracking, and customer updates, • Coordinate internal resources, subcontractors, vendors, and day labor personnel to support project execution requirements, • Oversee vendor performance, workforce accountability, labor quality, and onsite execution standards, • Drive milestone tracking, reporting, customer deliverables, and operational status reviews, • Support budget tracking, labor forecasting, and project planning activities, • Facilitate kickoff calls, customer meetings, operational reviews, and execution planning sessions, • Maintain accountability across vendors, subcontractors, internal teams, and customer stakeholders, • Assist with issue escalation management, risk mitigation, and recovery planning, • Ensure project documentation, testing records, and closeout packages are completed accurately and on time, • Support customer communication throughout all phases of deployment and project execution, • Serve as a customer escalation and complaint resolution resource to help drive issue ownership and corrective actions TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS • Support budget tracking, labor forecasting, and project planning activities, • Support deployment strategy across hyperscale, colocation, edge, telecom, and critical infrastructure environments, • Coordinate cross-functional execution between engineering, operations, field services, quality teams, and customer stakeholders, • Assist in development and standardization of SOPs, EDPs, MOPs, workflow procedures, and quality processes, • Develop detailed Engineering Deployment Plans (EDPs) and technical execution documentation aligned to customer standards and deployment requirements, • Create and manage Levels of Effort (LOE) for labor forecasting, project planning, resource allocation, and deployment strategy, • Review and validate cable pathway designs, routing strategies, rack elevations, pathway utilization, and deployment readiness, • Perform cable pathing markups and construction drawing reviews to ensure execution accuracy and operational efficiency, • Validate completed work against customer standards, scope requirements, quality benchmarks, and acceptance criteria, • Review OTDR, OLTS, and infrastructure testing results to support troubleshooting, quality validation, and customer acceptance requirements, • Support quality assurance inspections, turnover audits, and final acceptance reviews, • Participate in technical discussions involving:, • Structured cabling systems, • Fiber testing and certification, • Rack & stack deployments, • AC/DC power infrastructure, • Network infrastructure validation, • Data center readiness and commissioning, • Edge and POP infrastructure deployments, • Support customer-facing technical discussions and solution alignment activities, • Assist with identifying operational gaps and recommending scalable process improvements, • Help drive deployment consistency, quality assurance, and execution standards across programs OPERATIONAL TRACKING & WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT • Prepare, maintain, and continuously update customer-facing and internal project trackers, • Develop workflow management processes to improve operational visibility, accountability, and execution consistency, • Build and manage deployment dashboards, milestone trackers, labor tracking reports, and status reporting documentation, • Coordinate workflow progression across engineering, procurement, operations, field execution, testing, and project closeout phases, • Ensure all project tracking systems accurately reflect current project health, risks, blockers, schedule impacts, and completion status, • Support creation and management of:, • Deployment trackers, • Cable tracking matrices, • Testing result logs, • Punch list tracking, • Resource allocation trackers, • Customer reporting dashboards, • Risk and escalation trackers, • Drive operational discipline through standardized workflow processes and reporting structures, • Assist leadership with forecasting, capacity planning, and execution visibility through accurate reporting and workflow management, • Ensure documentation packages, testing records, pathway validations, and turnover deliverables are properly organized and archived SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Takes ownership and drives accountability, • Communicate effectively with both field technicians and executive stakeholders, • Operates calmly in high-pressure or rapidly changing environments, • Leads by example and supports team development, • Maintains a strong customer-first and solutions-focused mindset, • Balances technical understanding with business priorities, • Helps build operational structure within a growing organization, • Demonstrates strong attention to detail and validation of execution quality, • Professionally manages customer escalations and difficult conversations, • Supports continuous improvement and operational scalability, • Can operate independently while coordinating across multiple teams and stakeholders PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS • Hyperscale Data Centers, • Colocation Facilities, • Edge / POP Deployments, • Long Haul / Middle Mile Infrastructure, • ISP / OSP Fiber Environments, • Wireless Infrastructure, • Critical Power Environments PREFERRED TECHNICAL EXPOSURE INCLUDES • Fiber optic testing (OLTS / OTDR), • Structured cabling systems, • Rack and stack deployments, • Cable pathway design and infrastructure routing, • Data center commissioning activities, • DC power systems, grounding, and bonding, • Network infrastructure deployments, • Vendor and subcontractor coordination, • Technical documentation and construction drawing review, • Service delivery and ticket management systems, • Workflow management and deployment reporting REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • 3–7+ years of experience in infrastructure, telecom, or data center environments, • Experience managing projects, deployments, or technical programs, • Strong communication, organizational, and coordination skills, • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, • Experience reviewing technical documentation, deployment drawings, or pathway layouts, • Ability to build or interpret Levels of Effort (LOEs) and execution plans, • Experience coordinating vendors, subcontractors, or field labor resources, • Familiarity with service ticket lifecycle management and customer escalation handling, • Experience preparing operational trackers, workflow reports, or deployment documentation, • Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability, • Willingness to travel as needed