Installation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Works with the VA PM to achieve day-to-day objectives with significant impact on operational results and/or project objectives
• Responsible for project tasks as assigned within the technical area
• Responsible for following VA process and procedures within the technical area
• Executes deployment or decommissioning of simple and complex IT systems and network hardware
• Able to install (rack and stack) IT equipment into IT racks/cabinets
• Able to terminate copper cables (such as CAT6) and tip fiber cables
• Efficiently troubleshoot connectivity issues in the data center and/or to telecommunication rooms
• Document/confirm the current environment and configuration
• Conduct inventory and property management tasks on a regular interval, as directed by the VA
• Handle shipping/receiving tasks associated with data center (IT equipment, cabling, racks, etc.)
• Prepare asset reports as required
• Prepare correspondence, memorandum, reports and related documents as required by ITOPS IO standards or other directives provided by the Government COR/VA PM
• Prepare reports required for tracking progress as required
• Adhere to task order specifications and established policies and procedures by reporting any noted discrepancies to the COR, Government VA PM, or management
• Produce high quality technical documents (technical writing skills)
• Experience with use of a ticketing system, such as ServiceNow, Remedy, etc.
• Ability to interface and work with various groups – facility groups, IT professionals, project managers and the VA client

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience in installing copper/fiber cabling (including terminating) and racking/stacking IT equipment in a data center environment
• 5 years of experience preferred
• 5 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education
• Must be able to lift and/or move objects 10-50 lbs.; occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing more than 100 lbs
• Must be able to install IT equipment (servers, storage, switches, etc.) into enclosed cabinets
• Must be able to pull Ethernet and fiber cables, both overhead and under a raised floor
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Must be able to climb and balance (stairs, ladders, scaffolds, etc.)
• Specific vision abilities required – close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust/focus
• Experience using Microsoft products
• Experience with use of ticketing software a plus

Education

Clearance

Location

• Brooklyn, NY (100% Onsite)
• Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST)
• Brooklyn VA Medical Center 800 Poly Place, Bldg 14 Brooklyn, NY 11209

Pay Range

• The pay for this position ranges from $38,135 to $70,625
• The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location
• Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses
• TISTA associates are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits plan! More information can be found here: https://tistatech.com/working-at-tista/
• TISTA Science and Technology Corporation, a CMMI Maturity Level 3 company, focuses on delivering information technology and professional services to Federal and State agencies. TISTA is recognized in 2019 by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US. TISTA is also a recipient of 2019 Top Veteran-Owned Companies by the Washington Business Journal. TISTA also received a 2018 Moxie Award in the GovCon category.