Data Center Network Technician - Turn-Up & Validation

Acnovate Corporation; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Acnovate Corporation is seeking a Network L1 Technician to perform standard install and validation tasks for data center network devices at our New Albany, OH site. You will escalate complex issues and support L2 leadership during turn-up.

Responsibilities include rack/patch work, basic configurations, and end-to-end validation in a fast-paced data center environment. This onsite role requires meticulous documentation and adherence to runbooks.

Qualifications

• Foundational CCNA-aligned knowledge: IP addressing, VLANs, basic switching, and troubleshooting approach.
• Competence with fiber and copper patching, basic optics handling, and connector cleaning practices.
• Ability to read rack elevations, port maps, and follow step-by-step runbooks accurately.
• Comfort with console access (RJ45/USB-serial), basic CLI navigation, and log capture.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to escalate with clear evidence.

Responsibilities

• Rack/stack network devices, install optics, patch copper/fiber to spec, and perform basic power/console checks under runbooks.
• Execute standard configuration steps (where authorized): hostname/IP basics, interface enablement, VLAN assignment, and simple connectivity validation.
• Perform physical layer troubleshooting: verify patching, swap optics/patch cords, check link lights, and confirm labeling/port mapping.
• Support acceptance test and documentation: capture serials, photos as required, and update port maps in the system of record.
• Maintain clean, serviceable cable management and ensure ESD-safe handling of equipment.

Skills

CCNA basics

IP addressing

VLANs

Basic switching

Troubleshooting

Fiber patching

Copper patching

Optics handling

Connector cleaning

Rack elevations

Port maps

Runbooks

CLI navigation

Evidence-based escalation

Tools

RJ45 Console

USB-Serial

Job description

Acnovate Corporation is seeking a Network L1 Technician to perform standard install and validation tasks for data center network devices at our New Albany, OH site. You will escalate complex issues and support L2 leadership during turn-up.

Responsibilities include rack/patch work, basic configurations, and end-to-end validation in a fast-paced data center environment. This onsite role requires meticulous documentation and adherence to runbooks.