Lab Network Technician

Overview

On Site
$26 - $32.14
Contract - W2

Skills

CAT6
CentOS
Computer Networking
Debian Linux
LDAP
Network Protocols
Linux
Microsoft Windows
Red Hat Linux
Routers
Routing Protocols
Server Hardware
Network Cabling
Network
NFS
SNMP
SMTP
Inventory
SMF
Firewall
DHCP
DNS
Ixia
Telco
Technical Support
Secure Shell
SFTP
VMware
VMware ESXi
Virtual Machines
UDP
TCP/IP
Switches
Provisioning
Server Message Block
Servers
Database
SCP

Job Details

Lab Services Technician

Duration: 5+ months

Max Pay Rate: $26.00-32.14/hr.

Location:
Herndon, VA 20171
Lab Network Technician
Qualified candidates will be proficient in basic networking, equipment installation, provisioning, and maintenance. Prior experience with datacenter, enterprise, and telco networking equipment is preferred.
Responsibilities:

  • Process inbound and outbound shipments.
  • Update and maintain lab inventory database.
  • Install, configure, and maintain; routers, switches, servers, PDU/CDUs, and console servers.
  • Provide end-user support for device troubleshooting, diagnosis, and resolution.
  • Building small to large-scale network topologies for customers.
  • Assist users with building and provisioning virtual machine guests in vCenter/ESXi & Proxmox environments.
  • Provide live support & assistance for Sales Engineers during customer presentations.

Skills & Requirements:

  • Experience using power screwdriver and the ability to handle heavy equipment (50lb+) using server lifts and other tools.
  • Knowledge and experience with server hardware and installation (4-post rail kits, virtual console, etc.).
  • Knowledge and experience with ethernet cabling and transceiver standards & types commonly used in the industry (SMF, MMF, MTP/MPO, CAT6-RJ45, 1Gbe 800Gbe standards, DAC, AOC, etc.)
  • Experience with physical setup & provisioning of network appliances (switches, routers, firewalls, etc.)
  • Solid communication skills, proficiency with English is required.
  • Onsite full-time work week (40hr) is required.
  • Occasional business travel may be required.
  • Administrative experience with CentOS, RedHat, Debian, and other Linux distributions is a plus.
  • Administrative experience with Windows and VMware is a plus.
  • Experience with network testers (IXIA, Spirent, etc.) is a plus.
  • Knowledge of standard network protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, Dynamic routing protocols, SSH/SCP/SFTP, DNS, NFS, LDAP, CIFS, SMTP, SNMP, DHCP is a plus.

Education Requirements:
Bachelor s degree in network communications management or equivalent preferred. Three years of field technician or datacenter technician experience is also acceptable.
Required Skills:
SMTP
UDP
LDAP
NETWORK PROTOCOLS
DNS
Additional Skills:
SNMP
TCP/IP
NFS
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
ROUTING PROTOCOLS
CIFS
DHCP
NETWORKING
NETWORK FILE SYSTEM
CABLING
INBOUND AND OUTBOUND
DAC
TELCO
MAINTENANCE
VMWARE
PROVISIONING
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT
LARGE-SCALE
LINUX
ETHERNET
DATABASE
SECURE FILE TRANSFER PROTOCOL
INVENTORY
VIRTUAL MACHINE
FIREWALLS

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