Network Lab Technician

Apex Systems, LLC; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Network Lab Technician in Santa Clara, CA. The role focuses on maintaining a secure enterprise lab environment, cabling, patch panels, and VMware/Linus basics. You will manage lab access, rack and stack activities, and ensure accurate documentation.

The candidate should be able to lift 50 lbs, differentiate copper/fiber, and react quickly to tickets while keeping the lab organized and compliant with standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of lab/DC experience in a technical environment.
• Strong cable management and patch panel skills.
• Familiarity with VMware and Linux basics.
• Ability to SSH/console into devices & lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Enable remote access to lab services via SSL VPN and RDP/VNC/View Client.
• Rack and stack equipment in the lab.
• Organize and maintain the lab in a clean state; update documentation.
• Audit devices (connections, serial numbers, IPs) and maintain records.
• Monitor ticket queues and re-assign as needed.
• Cable network topologies per engineer/lab requests.
• Monitor power and cooling in the lab.

Skills

Cable management

VMware basics

Linux basics

Patch panels

SSH access

Power & cooling

Lab/DC experience

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Cisco switches

Arista switches

Job description

# Network Lab TechnicianApply**Job#: 3053648****Job Description:**Network Lab Technician**Location:** Santa Clara, California (Onsite)**Duration:** 1 year contractRole OverviewWe are seeking a motivated and organized Network Lab Technician to join a dynamic team creating next-generation enterprise security products. The ideal candidate will be proficient in basic network administration, rack and stack procedures, network cabling, and documentation. This role requires a self-starter who can identify and resolve issues proactively within a support or engineering network lab or Data Center environment.Key Responsibilities* Enable remote access to lab services for end-users via SSL VPN and RDP/VNC/View Client.* Rack and stack equipment within the lab.* Organize and maintain the lab in a clean and presentable state.* Identify different cable connections and their correct use.* Audit physical and virtual devices, including connections, serial numbers, and IP addresses.* Maintain and update documentation.* Monitor ticket queues, re-distributing or updating tickets as needed.* Cable network topologies based on requests from engineers and lab administrators.* Monitor power and cooling usage within the lab.Required Qualifications**Education:** High School Diploma/GED**Experience:** 1-3 years of experience in a Lab or Datacenter Environment.**Technical Skills:*** Strong cable management skills with experience running fiber and copper cables in a data center.* Basic understanding of VMware virtual environments, including powering on and off VMs.* Basic experience with CENTOS, Ubuntu, or other Linux distributions.* Strong understanding of cable patch panel connections.* Ability to differentiate between copper and fiber optics and cables.* Knowledge of how to SSH and console into devices.* Basic understanding of power and cooling principles.* Must be able to lift 50lbs+.Preferred Qualifications* Basic troubleshooting skills for network outages.* Working experience with Firewalls.* Hands-on experience with Cisco and Arista switches.* Basic Windows administration experience. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Santa Clara, CA, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** September 25, 2026**Pay Range:** $30 - $35 per hour