Data Center Cabling Specialist — Network Infrastructure

Switch; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility & remote opportunities

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Switch is seeking a Network Infrastructure Technician I to support daily operation and reliability of data center network infrastructure. You will perform hands-on installation, testing, and troubleshooting of structured cabling and related hardware, following defined procedures and safety standards.

You will install and maintain copper/fiber/coax cabling, build cable support systems, and handle basic hardware setup.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of telecom, data center, or IT support experience.
• Working knowledge of CAT 3, CAT 5, and CAT 6 cabling, plus single‑mode and multi‑mode fiber.
• Basic understanding of ANSI and TIA/EIA cabling standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot layer 1 connectivity and basic hardware issues.
• Experience using ticketing systems to track and document work.
• Comfort working scheduled shifts in a 24/7 operating environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, label, and maintain copper, fiber, and coax cabling, including patch panels and cable management.
• Build and modify cable support systems such as ladder rack, tray, J-hooks, and related hardware.
• Install and replace field‑replaceable units such as drives, memory, optics, and power components.
• Perform basic hardware setup and access using terminal tools.
• Test cabling using standard tools and document results.
• Create and maintain design layout records for completed work.
• Respond to routine alerts and issues, follow escalation procedures when needed, and document all actions in ticketing systems.
• Escort vendors and support on‑site customer activities as required.

Skills

Procedural discipline

Clear communication

Task management

Escalation skills

Team culture

Tools

PuTTY

SSH

Job description

Switch is seeking a Network Infrastructure Technician I to support daily operation and reliability of data center network infrastructure. You will perform hands-on installation, testing, and troubleshooting of structured cabling and related hardware, following defined procedures and safety standards.

You will install and maintain copper/fiber/coax cabling, build cable support systems, and handle basic hardware setup.