Senior Headend Technician
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Allin Interactive has an opportunity for a Senior Headend Technician.
The Senior Headend Technician is responsible for configuring, installing, programming, and troubleshooting Interactive Television systems on cruise ships. The position requires overseas travel for extended periods (3 to 5 weeks) for projects several times per year.
About Allin:
Allin Interactive (AI) designs, develops, implements, and supports turn-key interactive television (ITV) systems and platforms for the hospitality industry. AI developed the world's first multiple application, multimedia system capable of supporting real-time on-line commercial transactions. Based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and specializing in cruise lines, AI's experienced staff installs cutting-edge ITV and hardware solutions in ship yards around the globe.
Responsibilities:
Planning and designing network implementation
- Design network physical topology
- Create IP scheme
- Create network diagram
- Create security document
- Design network layout
- Design patch panel scheme
- Assist in creating a building list of materials
Building and configuring the headend equipment
- Install and configure Windows operating systems
- Install and configure Microsoft products (SQL, IIS, DHCP, DNS, ASP.NET, Active Directory)
- Install and configure proprietary software
- Configure and test switches and routers
- Configure and test digital encoders
- Install and configure peripherals
Installing, testing, upgrading, and training of system
- Mount servers, digital encoders, switches, and UPSs in allocated locations
- Wire network equipment and cable management
- Integrate and test client's billing software with Allin's system
- Integrate and test client's network with Allin's system
- Install work and test station
- Test all headend equipment
- Collaborate with development for any upgrades
- Provide daily updates to Project Lead
- Train client operator to use and test the system
- Communicate and collaborate with client's staff (technical, management)
Completing post project duties
- Create final documentation
- Collaborate with other departments on outstanding issues
- Meet with management to summarize installation
Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Technical
- SQL ( SQL server 2000/2005, SQL reporting services)
- IIS, DHCP, DNS, Active Directory
- 802.1Q, ACLs, Subnetting
- Network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, IGMP, RTSP, STP)
- Switches and routers (Telnet, hyperterminal)
- Computer hardware (hard drives, memory, CPUs, etc.)
- RF components (including modulators, cabling, and frequencies)
- Terminating cables
- Microsoft Office (Visio, Word, Excel, Outlook)
General
- Ownership
- Communication skills
- Detail-oriented
- Teamwork
- Work ethic
- Initiative
- Interpersonal Skills
- Scheduling and Organizing
- Stress tolerance
- Perseverance
- Multi-tasking
- Follow-through
- Openness to Learning
- Sensitivity to Diversity
Credentials and Experience
- 2+ years of relevant experience
- Network +, MCSE
Special Requirements
- Ability to work an 80% travel schedule
- Ability and desire to travel overseas by plane or ship for installation projects
- Ability to work overseas in a foreign environment
- Adaptable to changeable travel schedule (Client dictates travel schedule and arrangements)
- Ability to travel independently and communicate with non-English speaking people
- Ability to work 10 hours a day when traveling
- Ability to work in close quarters with others
- Ability to stand, and walk for long periods of time, at least eight hours per day
- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
- Ability to walk up stairs
- Ability to work in a shipyard environment with welding, cutting, and various workers
- Ability to work in noisy and hot or cold working conditions
Apply Now
Allin offers a competitive compensation package that meets the needs of today's technology professionals. Allin's compensation package includes paid vacation, 401k including company match, healthcare insurance, vision insurance and dental insurance.
Email your resume and any questions you may have to AllinInteractiveCareers@Allin.com.