Lab Technician : 26-02905

Akraya, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya is seeking a motivated Lab Technician in Santa Clara, CA to support the Customer Service Lab team. You will manage day-to-day lab operations, rack and stack equipment, perform network cabling, and maintain documentation and asset records.

1–3 years in a network lab or data center is preferred; knowledge of Windows, VMware, Linux, and basic networking is required. This W2 contract opportunity pays $30–$35 per hour, with a 12+ month duration.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a network lab, data center, or similar environment.
• Hands-on experience with network cabling, patch panels, copper/fiber connections, and physical equipment.
• Basic understanding of network administration, SSH/console access, IP addressing, and network troubleshooting.
• Basic Windows and VMware administration, including managing virtual machines.
• Strong communication, responsiveness, documentation, and ability to work within SLA and ticket-priority requirements.

Responsibilities

• Configure and support remote access to lab services using SSL VPN, RDP, VNC, or View Client.
• Perform rack and stack activities and cable network topologies based on engineering and lab administration requirements.
• Maintain organized, clean lab environments while monitoring equipment, power, and cooling conditions.
• Audit physical and virtual devices, including connections, serial numbers, IP addresses, and related asset information.
• Manage network cabling, identify copper and fiber connections, and maintain patch panel and cable documentation.
• Monitor the ticket queue, update and reassign tickets, coordinate requests with appropriate teams, and maintain accurate technical documentation.

Skills

Lab operations

Network cabling

Device auditing

Ticket management

Documentation

Windows administration

VMware administration

Networking basics

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cisco switches

Arista switches

Job description

Primary Skills

• Data Center / Network Lab Operations (Advanced)
• Network Cabling & Cable Management (Expert)
• Basic Network Administration & Troubleshooting (Advanced)
• Hardware Rack & Stack / Device Auditing (Advanced)
• Ticket Queue & Technical Documentation (Advanced)

Contract Type: W2 Only Duration: 12+ Months Location: Santa Clara, CA Pay Range: $30 - $35 on W2

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and organized Lab Technician to support client’s Customer Service Lab team. The role will be responsible for day-to-day lab and equipment operations, including rack and stack, network cabling, device auditing, remote access support, ticket management, documentation, and lab organization. The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of experience in a network lab or data center environment, strong cable management skills, and basic knowledge of networking, Windows, VMware, and Linux. The candidate should be self-motivated, responsive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with physical networking equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and support remote access to lab services using SSL VPN, RDP, VNC, or View Client.
• Perform rack and stack activities and cable network topologies based on engineering and lab administration requirements.
• Maintain organized, clean, and presentable lab environments while monitoring equipment, power, and cooling conditions.
• Audit physical and virtual devices, including connections, serial numbers, IP addresses, and related asset information.
• Manage network cabling, identify copper and fiber connections, and maintain patch panel and cable documentation.
• Monitor the ticket queue, update and reassign tickets, coordinate requests with appropriate teams, and maintain accurate technical documentation.

Must-Have Skills

• 1–3 years of experience in a network lab, data center, technical support, or similar environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with network cabling, cable management, patch panels, copper/fiber connections, and physical equipment.
• Basic understanding of network administration, SSH/console access, IP addressing, and network troubleshooting.
• Basic Windows and VMware administration, including managing virtual machines.
• Strong communication, responsiveness, documentation, and ability to work within SLA and ticket-priority requirements.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Hands-on experience with Cisco and Arista switches.
• Experience working with firewalls and troubleshooting basic network outages.
• Basic experience with CentOS, Ubuntu, or other Linux distributions.
• Experience with network or engineering labs supporting enterprise security products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of data center cabling, rack/stack operations, and physical network infrastructure.
• Ability to identify and resolve basic technical issues before they become larger problems.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to lab cleanliness, equipment tracking, and documentation accuracy.
• High level of responsiveness, follow-through, professionalism, and work ethic.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs as required for lab equipment handling.

ABOUT AKRAYA

Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022). Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires!