Network Infrastructure & Smart Hands Specialist - Onsite in Grand Rapids, MI

NTT DATA Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with employer'"s"{?}

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending or health savings

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Employee assistance

401k with company match

Additional voluntary or legally‑the

Job summary

NTT DATA Services is seeking a Network Infrastructure & Smart Hands Specialist to work onsite in Grand Rapids, MI. The role involves hands-on support for network infrastructure, hardware installation, and data center operations with occasional site-to-site travel across Michigan.

You will collaborate with remote NOC and engineering teams to ensure rapid response, accurate documentation, and adherence to SLAs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT experience.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Personal vehicle for travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide Smart Hands support for network/server hardware (rack/stack, cabling, hardware swaps).
• Troubleshoot and resolve physical connectivity issues, including cable tracing, module/port replacements, and resets.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance, hardware upgrades, and emergency repairs.
• Power cycling, console access setup, and module disk/power replacements as directed by remote teams.
• Document work performed, maintain service logs, and update appropriate systems.
• Respond to ticketing system, update tickets to track information and maintain SLAs.
• Support inventory management, shipping/receiving, and site readiness tasks.
• Respond to emergency situations and participate in rotating on-call schedules.
• Follow safety protocols and adhere to operational procedures and change management policies.
• Provides leadership of projects; contributes to the design of telecommunications/network systems
• Translates business parameters and objectives into functional and/or technical requirements

Skills

IT experience

Lifting 50 lbs

Personal vehicle

Education

High school diploma or trade school training

Tools

Visio

ServiceNow

Job description

Network Infrastructure & Smart Hands Specialist - Onsite in Grand Rapids, MI

Date: Oct 28, 2026

Location: Grand Rapids, MI, MI, US

Company: NTT DATA Services

We are currently seeking a Network Infrastructure & Smart Hands Specialist - Onsite in Grand Rapids, MI to join our team in Grand Rapids, MI, Michigan (US-MI), United States (US).

This role provides on-site technical support for network infrastructure, hardware installations, and data center operations through remote NOC. This role is hands-on, requiring physical tasks such as equipment installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and site-to-site travel throughout Michigan. Technicians serve as the on-site extension of the remote NOC and engineering teams, ensuring smooth operations, rapid response to issues, and accurate documentation.

**This role requires working onsite daily at our client's facilityand requires an annual flu shot.

We support this client 24/7, so this role could include evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Smart Hands support for network/server hardware (rack/stack, cabling, hardware swaps).
• Troubleshoot and resolve physical connectivity issues, including cable tracing, module/port replacements, and resets.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance, hardware upgrades, and emergency repairs.
• Power cycling, console access setup, and module disk/power replacements as directed by remote teams.
• Document work performed, maintain service logs, and update appropriate systems.
• Respond to ticketing system, update tickets to track information and maintain SLAs.
• Support inventory management, shipping/receiving, and site readiness tasks.
• Respond to emergency situations and participate in rotating on-call schedules.
• Follow safety protocols and adhere to operational procedures and change management policies.
• Provides leadership of projects; contributes to the design of telecommunications/network systems
• Translates business parameters and objectives into functional and/or technical requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of IT experience
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Personal vehicle for travel between sites

Additional Preferences:

• High school diploma or trade school training or relevant experience
• Strong understanding of networking (OSI Layers 2 & 3), cabling, and data center operations
• Familiarity with routers, switches, firewalls, UPS systems, and electrical/cooling infrastructure
• Experience with Visio, testing tools, and interpreting floor plans
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and perform physically demanding tasks
• Reliable transportation and a clean, insurable driving record
• Fully vaccinated for flu (as required for hospital access)
• Basic console access and configuration knowledge
• Familiarity with structured cabling (copper/fiber) and environmental monitoring tools
• Experience with Service Now or similar ticketing/change management systems
• Strong time management, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
• Availability for shift work, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts

Preferred Certifications & Skills:

• CompTIA A+, Network+, or Cisco certifications (CCNA, etc.)

• NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions.
• The starting pay range for this role is $79,480-119,220.
• Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.
• This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.
• Medical insurance with an employer contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending or health savings account
• Lifeand AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance
• Participation in a 401k program with company match
• Additional voluntary or legally-required benefits

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners.NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

NTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us . NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here . If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here . For Pay Transparency information, please click here .

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