Principal Network Technician

Siltt Consultoria

Principal Network Technician leading physical infrastructure and team training at SILTT. Responsible for advanced fiber characterization and network operations, ensuring mission-ready facilities.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeLeesburg • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Fiber Characterization and Structured Cabling, with a strong focus on training and leading teams in high-consequence environments. Proficient in utilizing advanced diagnostic tools and conducting comprehensive physical layer testing to ensure optimal infrastructure performance.

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Fiber CharacterizationStructured Cabling MasteryFiber Diagnostic Tools ProficiencyTeam Leadership and TrainingData Center Infrastructure Experience

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Hard Skills

Fiber CharacterizationStructured CablingFusion SplicingTerminationHigh-Density Cable ManagementOTDR TestingCD/PMD TestingLink-Loss TestingTroubleshooting Fiber BreaksPhysical Layer Audits

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipTraining and DevelopmentCommunication

Tools & Technologies

OTDRLight Source MetersOptical Power MetersFiber ScopesDiagnostic Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDAdvanced Military Technical Training in Communications/Electronic Maintenance

Industry Keywords

Data Center InfrastructureTelecommunicationsHardware IntegrationMission-Critical EnvironmentOperational Launch

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform advanced Fiber Characterization at a Cable Landing Station (CLS), utilizing OTDRs and Light Source Meters to verify subsea-to-backhaul integrity.
Serve as "Virtual Hands" for the NOC during a complex hardware refresh, performing card-level swaps on Tier 1 routing equipment with zero downtime.
Act as the Lead Trainer for a local site team, certifying them on SILTT’s specialized integration procedures and emergency recovery playbooks.
Conduct a "Physical Layer Audit" of a commissioned site, identifying any deviations from the Technical Lead’s doctrine and correcting them on the spot.
Troubleshoot a catastrophic fiber break or hardware failure, utilizing specialized diagnostic tools to provide a rapid, permanent fix.
Lead the physical installation, mounting, and cabling of servers, storage, and networking equipment in a variety of environments (Modular, Colocation, and CLS).
Execute and document comprehensive physical layer testing, including OTDR, CD/PMD (Chromatic/Polarization Mode Dispersion), and link-loss testing for long-haul and subsea fiber.
Act as a Master Trainer, deploying to global sites to train local "Integrated Operations" staff on installation and repair standards.
Support the Operational Launch phase of new facilities, acting as the primary working SME for physical site readiness and hardware verification.
Maintain meticulous records of testing results, rack elevations, and cable schedules to ensure the "Institutional Brain" has accurate data for every site.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in data center infrastructure, telecommunications, or high-consequence hardware integration.
Mastery of Structured Cabling (Fiber/Copper), including fusion splicing, termination, and high-density cable management.
Expert-level proficiency with Fiber Diagnostic Tools (OTDR, Optical Power Meters, Fiber Scopes).
Proven experience leading and training small teams in a field or mission-critical environment.
High school diploma or GED (Advanced military technical training in Communications/Electronic Maintenance highly preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Vision insurance