Job Title: Network Infrastructure Technician
Location: Washington, DC - (On-Site 5 days a week)
Type: Contract
Contractor Work Model: On-site
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
• Experience supporting live production environments
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
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Ref: #851-Rockville-S1
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- Dice Id: 10295162
- Position Id: 346144
- Posted 22 hours ago
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