Hands-On On-Site Data Center Network Engineer

Catapult Federal Services

El Mirage (AZ)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Catapult Federal Services in El Mirage, AZ is seeking a hands‑on Data Center Network Technician to support deployment, configuration, and maintenance of live data center networking in active build environments. This is a fully on‑site, full‑time role requiring physical work, PPE, and availability for extended hours during critical phases.

You will configure switches and firewalls, help with VLANs, fiber/copper cabling, and ensure secure, well‑documented networks.

Qualifications

1–3 years of hands‑on network support or systems administration experience.
Comfortable working in active construction and commissioning environments with PPE (steel‑toe boots, hard hats, vests).
Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, working in racks, and lifting equipment.
Strong understanding of LAN/WAN fundamentals, IP addressing, subnetting, VLANs, and routing.
Hands‑on experience with Cisco networking equipment (switching and routing).
Experience supporting physical network infrastructure in live or pre‑live environments.
Basic knowledge of wireless networking and fiber/copper cabling principles.
Exposure to network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, or similar.
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
On‑site work in data centers or large facilities.
Willingness to travel for training and project support.
Ability to work 50–60 hours/week during critical phases.

Responsibilities

Assist with installation, configuration, and support of Cisco switches and Palo Alto firewalls.
Perform hands‑on installation and troubleshooting of network hardware in active data center environments.
Work on‑site with IT, facilities, and commissioning teams during construction, testing, and go‑live phases.
Support VLAN configuration, ACLs, and network segmentation across facility networks.
Configure and monitor Unifi wireless access points and controllers.
Troubleshoot connectivity issues involving fiber and copper cabling, patch panels, and transceivers.
Perform routine network monitoring, log reviews, and alert response.
Document network configurations, diagrams, and change management records.
Deploy and test network equipment during new site installations and upgrades.
Follow procedures for configuration management, security, and compliance.
Participate in training and project work to expand enterprise networking skills.