Data Center Network Technician I

Switch; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Benefits Package

Flexibility & Remote Opportunities

Job summary

Switch is hiring an Network Infrastructure Technician I to support the daily operation and reliability of our data center networks. You will perform hands-on installation, testing, and troubleshooting of structured cabling and related hardware, following defined procedures and safety standards.

Your work ensures stable, well-documented networks ready for use. You will install and terminate cabling, build support systems, and handle field-replaceable components.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in telecom, data center operations, or IT support.
• Working knowledge of CAT3, CAT5 and CAT6 cabling and fiber types.
• Basic understanding of ANSI/TIA/EIA cabling standards.
• Experience with ticketing systems to track and document work.
• Willingness to work a 24/7 operating schedule.

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, escalate when needed, document actions in tickets.
• Escort vendors and on-site customer activities as required.

Skills

Cable testing & termination

CAT 3/5/6 cabling knowledge

ANSI/TIA/EIA cabling standards

Ticketing systems

24/7 shift readiness

Data center operations

Education

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Security+

Tools

PuTTY

SSH

Job description

Switch is hiring an Network Infrastructure Technician I to support the daily operation and reliability of our data center networks. You will perform hands-on installation, testing, and troubleshooting of structured cabling and related hardware, following defined procedures and safety standards.

Your work ensures stable, well-documented networks ready for use. You will install and terminate cabling, build support systems, and handle field-replaceable components.