Data Center Network Technician

TEKsystems • Johnstown, OH

7d • $25 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is designed for technicians currently working in data centers who are seeking to advance their careers towards network engineering. It offers a pathway to becoming an engineer, moving beyond typical installation and ticket-based tasks. The position focuses on high-level network validation and troubleshooting within data centers, providing hands-on experience that directly translates into network engineering skills. This is presented as a career-building opportunity rather than a short-term contract.

Requirements

• Experience with Cabling / infrastructure (fiber)
• Experience with Routers, switches, and data center environments
• Network troubleshooting

Responsibilities

• Perform network audits & infrastructure validation
• Build and maintain circuit maps and topology diagrams
• Troubleshoot connectivity + configuration issues
• Validate fiber and device connectivity
• Compare real-world installs vs engineering designs
• Document findings and work with engineers to resolve gaps
• Validate entire network environments before go-live
• Trace circuits end-to-end (Layer 1–3)
• Read and work from engineering diagrams & EDPs
• Identify issues before they become outages
• Act as a key part of network quality and accuracy

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed