Job#: 3025400
Job Description:
Network Technician - Job Description
Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Network Technician with strong experience in configuring, troubleshooting, and supporting carrier-grade network environments. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced operational settings, enjoys working directly with network hardware, and has a solid understanding of both legacy and modern transport technologies.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Perform hands-on configuration, installation, and troubleshooting of network equipment including routers, switches, and transport devices.
Support integration activities across customer and internal networks, ensuring smooth turn-ups and migrations.
Work with service provider-grade hardware (e.g., CenturyLink, Cox, and similar carriers) beyond basic consumer Wi-Fi routers.
Execute network diagnostics, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Manage and maintain configurations across Nokia and Cisco routing/switching platforms.
Support TDM environments including DS1 bandwidth provisioning and Alcatel/Lucent (Terrace) systems.
Work within IP, MPLS, and Nokia transport environments to ensure reliable service delivery.
Document network changes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps.
Technical Environment
You will be working with:
Transport Technologies: TDM, DS1, Alcatel Terrace
Routing & Switching: Nokia and Cisco platforms
Network Architectures: IP, MPLS
Carrier-grade Integrations: CenturyLink, Cox, and similar providers
Required Skills & Experience
Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting routers and switches.
Familiarity with console access, command-line interfaces, and network utilities.
Strong understanding of OSI model layers, routing fundamentals, and operational protocols.
Ability to interpret and modify network configurations in real time.
Experience with service provider or enterprise-scale network environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Nokia (formerly Alcatel-Lucent) routing platforms.
Exposure to MPLS environments and common routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, IS-IS).
Background working with TDM circuits and DS1 provisioning.
Prior experience supporting or integrating with telecom carriers.
Candidate Evaluation
During the interview process, candidates should be prepared to demonstrate practical knowledge of network operations. Sample questions include:
How do you console into a switch?
What command would you use to see port status?
What layer does the router live on within the OSI model?
What are typical routing protocols used in operations?
How would you save a configuration on a network device?
These questions help assess your comfort level with real-world troubleshooting, configuration workflows, and foundational networking concepts.
What Success Looks Like
A successful Network Technician in this role:
Quickly adapts to diverse network environments.
Demonstrates confidence in hands-on configuration and troubleshooting.
Communicates clearly with internal teams and external carriers.
Maintains accuracy and consistency in documentation and configuration management.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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- Dice Id: apexsan
- Position Id: BHJOB2374_3025400
- Posted 11 hours ago
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