Network Technician

LEAD Technical; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical firm in Ashburn, VA is seeking a Network Operations Technician to support data-center operations. The role involves physical network maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineering teams. Candidates should have 2-3 years of relevant experience and hands-on skills with cabling standards. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in data-center or network operations.
• Strong hands-on skills with copper and fiber cabling standards.
• CompTIA Network+ or CCNA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily physical network checks and equipment installations.
• Support structured cabling and documentation updates.
• Respond to incident tickets and perform on-site triage.

Skills

Network operations experience

Hands-on cabling skills

Troubleshooting skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Associate degree in Networking or related field

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Arista

Job description

Network Operations Technician

Location: Ashburn, VA

Employment Type: Full-time, On-site

Base pay range: $20.00/hr - $25.00/hr

About the Role

LEAD Technical is seeking a Network Operations Technician to support data-center physical network operations for one of the world’s leading hyperscale clients. This role focuses on hands‑on implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the physical network layer in a secured, SLA‑driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily physical network checks, cabling audits, and equipment installations
• Support structured cabling, fiber tracing, labeling, and documentation updates
• Execute standard operating procedures (SOPs) for network hardware installation and removal
• Respond to incident tickets (P1–P3), perform on‑site triage, and elevate issues as required
• Collaborate with remote engineering teams to verify device connectivity and physical layout
• Maintain compliance with security, safety, and ESD standards

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in data‑center or network operations
• Strong hands‑on skills with copper and fiber cabling standards (Cat6, SM/MM, LC/SC)
• Familiarity with Arista, Cisco, or Juniper environments
• Associate degree in Networking or related field (or equivalent experience)
• CompTIA Network+ or CCNA preferred

Why LEAD Technical

Join a company that’s built its reputation on precision execution and reliability in mission‑critical infrastructure environments.