Data Center Network Technician I — Hybrid/Remote Options

Switch; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Benefits Package

Flexibility & Remote Opportunities

Career Growth

Job summary

Switch is seeking a Network Infrastructure Technician I to support daily operation and reliability of data center network infrastructure. You will install, test, and troubleshoot structured cabling and related hardware following procedures and safety standards.

Responsibilities include installing and maintaining copper, fiber, and coax cabling; managing patch panels; using PuTTY/SSH; working in a 24/7 environment; and documenting results in ticketing systems.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in telecom, data center operations, or IT support.
• Knowledge of CAT3/5/6 cabling and single- 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.
• Willingness to work scheduled shifts in a 24/7 operating environment.
• CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ certification (preferred).
• Terminal access tools such as PuTTY/SSH experience.
• Familiarity with data center hardware such as switches, routers, PDUs.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, label, and maintain copper, fiber, and coax cabling.
• Build and modify cable support systems (ladder rack, tray, J-hooks).
• Install and replace drives, memory, optics, and power components.
• Perform basic hardware setup and access using terminal tools.
• Test cabling and document results.
• Create and maintain design layout records for completed work.
• Escalate issues per procedures and document actions in tickets.
• Escort vendors and on-site customer activities as required.

Skills

1–2 years experience

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 install, test, and troubleshoot structured cabling and related hardware following procedures and safety standards.

Responsibilities include installing and maintaining copper, fiber, and coax cabling; managing patch panels; using PuTTY/SSH; working in a 24/7 environment; and documenting results in ticketing systems.