Data Center Network Cabling Technician I

Switch; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Generous benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Switch is seeking a Network Infrastructure Technician I to support the daily operation and reliability of data center network infrastructure. You will install, test, and troubleshoot structured cabling, and work with switches, PDUs, and related equipment in a secure data center environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in telecom or data center operations, basic fiber/copper cabling knowledge, and comfort with 24/7 shifts. OSHA-10 training and relevant certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in telecom, data center ops or IT support.
• Knowledge of CAT 3–6 copper/fiber cabling.
• Basic understanding of ANSI/TIA/EIA cabling standards.
• Troubleshoot layer 1 connectivity and basic hardware issues.
• Experience using ticketing systems to track work.
• Willingness to work scheduled shifts in a 24/7 environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, label, and maintain copper, fiber, and coax cabling.
• Build and modify cable support systems (ladder rack, tray, J-hooks).
• Install/replace field-replaceable units (drives, memory, optics, power).
• Perform basic hardware setup and terminal access.
• Test cabling and document results.
• Create and maintain design layout records.
• Respond to alerts, escalate when needed, document actions in tickets.
• Escort vendors on-site customer activities as required.

Skills

1-2 years experience

Cable & fiber knowledge

Ticketing systems

Safety procedures

Education

CompTIA A+/Network+ or Security+

Tools

PuTTY/SSH

Terminal access tools

Job description

Switch is seeking a Network Infrastructure Technician I to support the daily operation and reliability of data center network infrastructure. You will install, test, and troubleshoot structured cabling, and work with switches, PDUs, and related equipment in a secure data center environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in telecom or data center operations, basic fiber/copper cabling knowledge, and comfort with 24/7 shifts. OSHA-10 training and relevant certifications are a plus.