Data Center Audit Technician

TEKsystems; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

TEKsystems in Columbus, OH seeks an Audit Network Technician - Data Center for a contract-to-hire (640 hours) with an engineer title. This role targets data-center network validation beyond tickets, providing a path to a long-term engineering career.

You will audit networks, build circuit maps and topology diagrams, troubleshoot connectivity and device issues, validate fiber and equipment, and compare field installations against engineering designs to prevent outages.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of network fundamentals (Layer 1-3).
• Cabling / infrastructure (fiber).
• Read engineering diagrams, schematics, and layouts.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform network audits & infrastructure validation.
• Build and maintain circuit maps and topology diagrams.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and configuration issues.
• Validate fiber and device connectivity.
• Compare real-world installs vs engineering designs.
• Document findings and work with engineers to resolve gaps.

Skills

Network fundamentals

Fiber infrastructure

Routers & switches

Network troubleshooting

Diagram reading

Job description

Audit Network Technician - Data Center

New Albany, OH (Initial Assignment)

Contract-to-Hire (640 hours) then Full time with Engineer Title

Why This Is a GREAT Opportunity

This role is built for technicians who are working in data centers and want more than just installs or tickets.

Work for a well-established, reputable company with long-term projects

Step into a role focused on high-level network validation & troubleshooting

Gain experience that translates directly into network engineering

This is not a short-term gig - it's a career-building move

• Strong understanding of network fundamentals (Layer 1-3)
• Cabling / infrastructure (fiber)
• Routers, switches, and data center environments
• Network troubleshooting
• Fiber Testing experience is important

• Read engineering diagrams, schematics, and layouts
• Interpret technical design documentation
• Perform circuit mapping & topology visualization

• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills

What Makes This Role Different

You won't just be running cable - you'll be:

• Validating entire network environments before go-live
• Tracing circuits end-to-end (Layer 1-3)
• Reading and working from engineering diagrams & EDPs
• Identifying issues before they become outages
• Acting as a key part of network quality and accuracy

Think: hands-on + analytical + high-impact work inside data centers

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform network audits & infrastructure validation
• Build and maintain circuit maps and topology diagrams
• Troubleshoot connectivity + configuration issues
• Validate fiber and device connectivity
• Compare real-world installs vs engineering designs
• Document findings and work with engineers to resolve gaps

Long-Term Growth

• Convert after ~640 hours
• Move into a full-time Engineering role

This is a pipeline into network engineering, not just another contract

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full‑Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real‑world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.