Southwest Research Institute - San Antonio, TX
posted 4 months ago
The Sr. IT Technician, also referred to as Principal IT Technician, plays a crucial role in supporting the enterprise network and telecommunications infrastructure at SwRI. This position is primarily focused on the design, administration, and maintenance of video conference rooms and associated technologies. The technician will be responsible for installing and repairing copper and fiber cabling, as well as the physical components of audio-visual equipment. A significant part of the role involves supporting Institute staff with their videoconferencing and multimedia presentation needs, ensuring that all technical and logistical arrangements for meetings are efficiently coordinated. In addition to the installation and repair tasks, the technician will monitor existing audio-visual deployments for any issues or outages, performing necessary repairs or upgrades as required. Collaboration with other IT teams is essential to ensure the delivery of AV and telecom services that meet enterprise requirements. The technician will also be responsible for recommending, purchasing, configuring, and deploying new equipment to maintain the currency of technical capabilities. Documentation and inventory management of systems and equipment are also key responsibilities of this role. The position requires a proactive approach to managing projects, whether independently or as part of a team, and involves hands-on work with copper and fiber optic installation and termination, as well as AV equipment programming.