Employment

Meridian 1 Switch Technician w/ multiple locations (1 year contract, renewable)

Mutual Telecom Services (MTS) is recognized by Nortel as their fastest growing Elite Partner. Come join a team that sets the standard for superior performance as recognized by our customers across the globe.
MTS is seeking experienced Meridian 1/CS1000 Switch Technicians to work contract assignments in Southwest Asia. We have several openings for candidates willing to work in hostile or non-hostile positions, each with unique and attractive compensation packages. Follow-on assignments and full time positions are available to qualified and loyal employees upon assignment completion, including positions at our Network Operations Center in Amherst, VA.

Duties: M1-Switch Technician
The Switch Technician is responsible for the advanced installation, operation, and maintenance of switching, data communications, and peripheral equipment associated with the Meridian 1 PBX at the customer’s site. Other duties include coordinating installation, testing, and troubleshooting of transmission facilities (OC48, T3, T1, and DSO); troubleshooting, upgrading, and administering multiple vendor systems; maintaining system applications; ensuring quality customer service; and providing support to a varied user community; updating daily logs with site specific information; and composing clear and concise reports for customer documentation. The Switch Technician is expected to perform his/her duties with minimum supervision, and participate in cross-functional projects as scheduled. Positions available throughout Southwest Asia to include US military bases within Iraq.

Requirements:
Qualifications:

• Minimum Associates degree, 2 year technical degree, relevant military experience, equivalent special electronics training, or equivalent work experience is required.
• Minimum 3 years experience plus electronics training on the Nortel Meridian 1 switching system. Experience in LAN/WAN operations and IP connectivity is a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the following technologies and/or platforms: voice switch infrastructure experience including Nortel M1; digital communications including: DS1, DS3, Fiber, ISDN; operating systems and applications including: Windows, MS Office; computer support experience including: PC hardware and configurations, troubleshooting; power experience including, Lorain, DC distribution systems, troubleshooting; and telecom experience including: T1 and DACS. Familiarity with Federal customers is a plus.
• Intermediate training in at least 3 of the following areas: data communications, digital communications, operating systems and applications, telecommunications, computer support, project management, and/or power.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer systems, stored program control, and power is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of LAN/WAN protocols is required.
• General knowledge in the use of electronic test equipment is required.
• Experience and knowledge of transmission facilities (OC48, T3, T1, and DSO) is required.
• Strong programming and computer skills with emphasis on applications are required.
• Ability to successfully handle multiple priorities simultaneously is required.
• Must be a US citizen with a valid passport
• Ability to work extremely flexible hours and support on-call duties and shift work is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• The ability to obtain a secret clearance is required

Come and join a team that redefines the spirit of camaraderie and teamwork. Call us to learn more about these opportunities.

MTS is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.