Administrator - Network LAN/WAN

HCL Technologies Limited; Virginia; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech seeks an ENSD Technician to execute projects deploying backbone capacity. You will read engineering and design packages, install cabling and hardware, document progress, and assist with troubleshooting and provisioning.

Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to meet physical demands. Responsibilities include reviewing BOMs, assembling hardware, installing fiber cabling, labeling connections, and collaborating with engineers.

Qualifications

• Reading and understanding engineering and design packages.
• Reviewing bill of materials to confirm required materials.
• Assembling and installing network hardware.
• Running and patching pre-terminated fiber optic cabling.
• Cooperating with technicians and engineers to troubleshoot.
• 100% travel to support projects.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand engineering and design package(s).
• Assemble and install network hardware.
• Run and patch pre-terminated fiber optic cabling.
• Label hardware and connections.
• Assist network engineers with troubleshooting and provisioning.
• Report daily progress to the team lead and customer.
• Cooperate with other technicians to execute large projects.

Skills

Google Workspace

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Network hardware installation

Fiber optic cabling

Low-voltage cabling

Documentation tools

Job description

Job Summary : The ENSD Technician is responsible for executing projects to deploy backbone capacity. This includes reading and understanding engineering and design packages, installing all cabling and hardware following standard operating procedures, documenting progress, and communicating with network engineers to assist with troubleshooting and provisioning. This role requires strong organizational skills, effective and professional communication, and the ability to meet the physical demands of the position. Physical demands include the ability to move about the work area for long durations to perform essential job functions, regularly carrying 20lbs, and lifting 50lbs multiple times per day. Technicians will be required to assist with quality audits and emergency troubleshooting needs.

• Reading and understanding the engineering and design package(s)
• Reviewing bill of materials to confirm that all necessary materials are included
• Assembling and installing network hardware
• Running and patching pre-terminated fiber optic cabling
• Labeling hardware and connections
• Assisting network engineers with troubleshooting and provisioning
• Collecting deliverables such as pictures of completed work
• Reporting daily progress to the team lead and/or customer
• Cooperating with other technicians to execute large projects in a timely manner
• Coordinating with external partners to ensure smooth execution
• Maintain work areas and storage spaces
• Support other internal teams as needed if project work is slow
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency troubleshooting
• 100% travel to support variable workloads across the DC.

Key Responsibilities

Key Sourcing Information : NA

Skill Requirements

Skill Requirement : The ENSD Technician is responsible for executing projects to deploy backbone capacity. This includes reading and understanding engineering and design packages, installing all cabling and hardware following standard operating procedures, documenting progress, and communicating with network engineers to assist with troubleshooting and provisioning. This role requires strong organizational skills, effective and professional communication, and the ability to meet the physical demands of the position. Physical demands include the ability to move about the work area for long durations to perform essential job functions, regularly carrying 20lbs, and lifting 50lbs multiple times per day. Technicians will be required to assist with quality audits and emergency troubleshooting needs.

• Reading and understanding the engineering and design package(s)
• Reviewing bill of materials to confirm that all necessary materials are included
• Assembling and installing network hardware
• Running and patching pre-terminated fiber optic cabling
• Labeling hardware and connections
• Assisting network engineers with troubleshooting and provisioning
• Collecting deliverables such as pictures of completed work
• Reporting daily progress to the team lead and/or customer
• Cooperating with other technicians to execute large projects in a timely manner
• Coordinating with external partners to ensure smooth execution
• Maintain work areas and storage spaces
• Support other internal teams as needed if project work is slow
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency troubleshooting
• 100% travel to support variable workloads across the DC.

• Proficiency with Google Workspace products like Sheets and Docs.
• The ability to move about the work area for long durations to perform essential job functions
• The ability to regularly carry a 20lbs ladder
• The ability to lift 50lbs hardware multiple times per day

• Experience in commercial or hyperscale network construction/installation
• Experience installing fiber optic or low-voltage cabling
• Experience in another construction field
• Experience repairing network equipment or cabling

• Strong written and verbal communication
• A commitment to problem solving
• The interpersonal skills to work well within small teams
• Good dependency management
• The ability to strategically prioritize and circumvent obstacles

Other Requirements

Other Requirement : The ENSD Technician is responsible for executing projects to deploy backbone capacity. This includes reading and understanding engineering and design packages, installing all cabling and hardware following standard operating procedures, documenting progress, and communicating with network engineers to assist with troubleshooting and provisioning. This role requires strong organizational skills, effective and professional communication, and the ability to meet the physical demands of the position. Physical demands include the ability to move about the work area for long durations to perform essential job functions, regularly carrying 20lbs, and lifting 50lbs multiple times per day. Technicians will be required to assist with quality audits and emergency troubleshooting needs.

• Reading and understanding the engineering and design package(s)
• Reviewing bill of materials to confirm that all necessary materials are included
• Assembling and installing network hardware
• Running and patching pre-terminated fiber optic cabling
• Labeling hardware and connections
• Assisting network engineers with troubleshooting and provisioning
• Collecting deliverables such as pictures of completed work
• Reporting daily progress to the team lead and/or customer
• Cooperating with other technicians to execute large projects in a timely manner
• Coordinating with external partners to ensure smooth execution
• Maintain work areas and storage spaces
• Support other internal teams as needed if project work is slow
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency troubleshooting
• 100% travel to support variable workloads across the DC.

• Proficiency with Google Workspace products like Sheets and Docs.
• The ability to move about the work area for long durations to perform essential job functions
• The ability to regularly carry a 20lbs ladder
• The ability to lift 50lbs hardware multiple times per day

• Experience in commercial or hyperscale network construction/installation
• Experience installing fiber optic or low-voltage cabling
• Experience in another construction field
• Experience repairing network equipment or cabling

• Strong written and verbal communication
• A commitment to problem solving
• The interpersonal skills to work well within small teams
• Good dependency management
• The ability to strategically prioritize and circumvent obstacles

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8billion.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.