Network Infrastructure Technician

Aptonet; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking two Network Infrastructure Technicians to support a significant office and data center network relocation. The role includes assisting with moving, installing, and cabling network equipment while ensuring LAN connectivity is restored accurately. Successful candidates will have experience with network equipment and a solid understanding of physical networking. This position is vital for maintaining optimal operation during the migration process.

Qualifications

• Experience with network equipment installation and proper racking.
• Solid knowledge of Ethernet cabling and patch panel configuration.
• Understanding of LAN Layer 1 and Layer 2 connectivity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with moving and staging network equipment.
• Rack and mount network hardware correctly.
• Install and remove network cabling effectively.

Skills

Network equipment installation

Ethernet cabling

LAN Layer 1 concepts

Patch panels

Cable management

Tools

Cisco hardware

Aruba hardware

Fiber cabling

Job description

We are seeking two Network Infrastructure Technicians to support a large-scale office and data center network relocation. These technicians will assist network engineers with safely moving, installing, racking, and cabling network equipment and ensuring LAN connectivity is restored correctly.

This role requires careful handling of production equipment and solid understanding of physical networking.

Responsibilities

• Assist with moving and staging network equipment (switches, routers, firewalls, racks)
• Rack and mount network hardware properly
• Install and remove network cabling (copper and fiber)
• Perform cable management and labeling
• Assist with Layer 1 and basic Layer 2 validation (link status, port connectivity)
• Support cutover activities under direction of network engineers
• Maintain clean and organized network closets and racks
• Follow change and safety procedures during migration

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience with network equipment installation and racking
• Strong knowledge of Ethernet cabling and patch panels
• Understanding of LAN Layer 1 and Layer 2 concepts (ports, VLANs, link status)
• Experience working in network closets or data centers
• Ability to handle equipment carefully and professionally
• Comfortable lifting and moving network gear (within safety limits)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior data center or office migration experience
• Familiarity with Cisco / Aruba network hardware
• Experience with fiber cabling

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk between floors and offices
• Lift and handle light equipment (Aruba switches, servers)
• Work in tight spaces such as network closets