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Job Description
Data Center Network Technician Location:
Ashburn, VA / Sterling, VA (Northern Virginia)
Work Schedule:
100% Onsite 5 Days per
Week Employment Type:
Full-Time Experience :
2 + yrs exp Job Summary We are seeking a Data Center Network Technician to support the deployment, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of network infrastructure within a large-scale enterprise data center environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with fiber optics, structured cabling, rack and stack activities, hardware installation, and network troubleshooting. This role requires working in a fast-paced, mission-critical data center environment supporting network expansion, infrastructure deployments, migrations, and operational support. Key Responsibilities Install, rack, stack, and cable network equipment within data center environments. Deploy switches, routers, servers, and related network hardware. Perform fiber optic and copper cabling installations and repairs. Troubleshoot physical network connectivity issues. Support network deployment, migration, and upgrade projects. Install and maintain patch panels and structured cabling systems. Manage work orders and tickets through established workflows. Collaborate with engineers, operations teams, and project stakeholders. Perform cable tracing, labeling, testing, and documentation. Maintain hardware inventory and deployment records. Follow data center operational, safety, and security procedures. Required Skills Minimum 1+ years of experience as a Data Center Technician, Network Technician, Network Deployment Technician, Cable Technician, or similar role. Hands-on experience with Fiber Optic installation and troubleshooting. Experience with CAT5e and CAT6 cabling. Structured Cabling experience. Rack & Stack experience. Patch Panel installation and maintenance. Hardware installation and deployment experience. Network troubleshooting skills. Basic understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals. Experience working in a data center environment. Preferred Skills Experience with Cisco, Juniper, or Arista networking equipment. Smart Hands support experience. Data Center Operations experience. Experience with cable testing and certification tools. Experience supporting network migrations and hardware refresh projects. Experience supporting large-scale cloud or enterprise environments.