Job title: Junior Network Tech
Mod of interview: Video
Location: Dulles International Airport in Dulles, VA
Duration: 6-7 Months
This person absolutely MUST HAVE a ridiculous amount of flexibility, willing to work any day, any hour, and able to work any amount hours in a day/week.
Candidates must have at least 2 years of hands on experience with network hardware installation and cabling and familiar with Cisco Catalyst switch hardware.
The Network Migration Technician will provide hands-on technical support for a large-scale Cisco network switch replacement initiative at Dulles International Airport. This role focuses on physical installation, racking, stacking, cabling, cutover support, and decommissioning of legacy switches, working closely with Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) engineers during staging and migration activities. The technician will not be responsible for switch configuration but will play a critical role in ensuring accurate, efficient, and low-downtime migrations across approximately 212 communication closets.
Staging & Installation
- Transport new Cisco network switches from staging/storage areas to assigned communication closets.
- Unbox, assemble, rack, stack, and power up Cisco Catalyst switches (9300 and 9400 series) in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and MWAA runbooks.
- Install rack hardware, stacking modules, power supplies, and cable management components.
Cabling & Migration Support
- Cross-connect and label Cat6 patch cables and fiber uplinks as directed.
- Assist MWAA engineers during migration cutovers by moving copper and fiber connections one at a time per approved Method of Procedure (MOP).
- Verify cable labeling, port assignments, and physical connectivity before and after migrations.
- Support migrations across low-, medium-, and high-complexity communication closets, including expedited cutovers requiring minimized downtime.
Decommissioning & Inventory
- Safely remove legacy switches during or after cutover windows as directed.
- Transport decommissioned equipment to designated MWAA storage locations.
- Update daily inventory tracking for installed and decommissioned switches, including barcodes, models, rack locations, and closet identifiers.
Documentation & Coordination
- Follow MWAA change control, security, and access requirements at all times.
- Update daily cutover reports and provide inputs for inventory and status documentation.
- Coordinate closely with the onsite Project Manager and MWAA engineering staff during business-hour and after-hours migration windows.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with network hardware installation and cabling.
- Practical experience racking, stacking, and cabling enterprise network switches.
- Familiarity with Cisco Catalyst switch hardware (3850, 9300, 9400 preferred).
- Experience working in data centers, telecom rooms, or communication closets.
- Ability to read and follow runbooks, rack elevations, and cabling diagrams.
- Comfortable performing physical work (lifting equipment, working in racks, confined spaces).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting network migrations or refresh programs in large enterprise or airport environments.
- Knowledge of Cat6 copper cabling standards and basic fiber handling.
- Experience working alongside network engineers during live cutovers.
- Prior exposure to inventory tracking and migration documentation.
Security & Access Requirements
- Must be able to obtain and maintain MWAA airport security credentials and ID badges.
- Must comply with all MWAA Orders & Instructions (O&I) and AOA vehicle requirements.
- Ability to pass background checks required for work in secure airport areas.
Work Schedule
- Combination of daytime and after-hours work.
- After-hours migrations expected for a majority of end-unit cutovers.
- Occasional extended shifts during high-complexity cutovers.
Physical Requirements
· Ability to lift up to 40–50 lbs.
· Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work in equipment racks for extended periods.
Please use the skills matrix below:
Overall professional experience
Hands-on experience with network hardware installation and cabling.
Racking, stacking, and cabling enterprise network switches.
Cisco Catalyst switch hardware (3850, 9300, 9400 preferred).
Working in data centers, telecom rooms, or communication closets.
Reading/following runbooks, rack elevations, and cabling diagrams.
Performing physical work (lifting equipment, working in racks, confined spaces).
Supporting network migrations or refresh programs in large enterprise or airport environments.
Cat6 copper cabling standards and basic fiber handling.
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