Data Center Network Technician I (Hands-On)

Switch; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of Karma

Industry-leading designs

Remote opportunities

Career growth

Generous benefits

Job summary

Switch in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Network Infrastructure Technician I to support our data center network operations. You will install, test, and troubleshoot cabling and basic hardware in a 24/7 environment, following Safety and ANSI/TIA standards.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in telecom or data center ops, knowledge of CAT cables and fiber, and experience with ticketing systems. CompTIA certs are a plus. This on-site role offers growth within a global digital infrastructure leader.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in telecom, data center operations, or IT support.
• 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.
• Build and modify cable support systems such as ladder rack, tray, J-hooks.
• 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 escalate when needed, documenting actions in tickets.
• Escort vendors and support on-site customer activities.

Skills

Telecom experience

Data center operations

IT support

Ticketing systems

Safety training OSHA 10

Tools

PuTTY

SSH

Job description

Switch in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Network Infrastructure Technician I to support our data center network operations. You will install, test, and troubleshoot cabling and basic hardware in a 24/7 environment, following Safety and ANSI/TIA standards.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in telecom or data center ops, knowledge of CAT cables and fiber, and experience with ticketing systems. CompTIA certs are a plus. This on-site role offers growth within a global digital infrastructure leader.