Networking Hardware Staging Technician

Corporate It Solutions; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career advancement

Job summary

CIS (Corporate IT Solutions) is seeking a detail-oriented Staging Technician to join our Warehouse/Staging team. You will stage, configure, and test network hardware - including Fortinet, Meraki, and Cradlepoint devices, along with routers, access points, and network switches - prior to deployment at client sites nationwide.

This role is well suited to candidates with HelpDesk or NOC-level technical experience who are looking to apply that background in a hands-on, hardware-focused staging

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a technical support or NOC role.
• Strong knowledge of networking principles, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and related protocols.
• Experience with remote access and network troubleshooting tools.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Stage and configure networking equipment - including Fortinet firewalls, Meraki access points/switches, and Cradlepoint routers - according to client specifications and standardized configuration templates.
• Configure routers, access points, network switches, and related equipment prior to shipment, ensuring settings, licensing, and firmware are current and correct.
• Perform initial provisioning tasks such as SIM/APN configuration and carrier activation coordination as needed (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and similar).
• Test staged equipment for functionality and connectivity prior to release, validating configurations against work orders, project specs, and client requirements.
• Troubleshoot basic configuration and connectivity issues, escalating more complex technical issues to NOC/Engineering resources as needed.
• Accurately document staged assets and configuration details within the company\'s WMS (Triton) and related tracking tools.
• Coordinate with Provisioning, Warehouse, and Shipping teams to ensure a smooth handoff of staged equipment for packing and outbound shipment.
• Label, organize, and prepare staged devices for shipment in accordance with company packing and shipping standards.
• Support periodic inventory audits and help maintain accuracy of asset records and device status.
• Identify and flag equipment defects, discrepancies, or billing issues for resolution.

Skills

Networking principles

TCP/IP

DNS/DHCP

Remote access tools

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma

Job description

CIS (Corporate IT Solutions) is seeking a detail-oriented Staging Technician to join our Warehouse/Staging team. You will stage, configure, and test network hardware - including Fortinet, Meraki, and Cradlepoint devices, along with routers, access points, and network switches - prior to deployment at client sites nationwide.

This role is well suited to candidates with HelpDesk or NOC-level technical experience who are looking to apply that background in a hands-on, hardware-focused staging