Network & Cabling Technician

BlackHawk Data, LLC (12029) • New York, NY

58d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Network Cabling Technician to support equipment installation, network setup, structured cabling, and onsite deployment activities. This role works closely with senior engineers to ensure clean, professional installations of customer network environments, including hardware setup, cable routing, testing, troubleshooting, and network administration support.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in network cabling, infrastructure installation, or field technician roles.
• Hands-on experience with: Cable installation Fiber optic cable handling Rack building Racking and stacking equipment VoIP hardware setup Basic network administration tasks
• Familiarity with networking vendors such as Cisco, Fortinet, Meraki, or similar.
• Strong understanding of structured cabling standards and testing procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot wiring, connectivity, and hardware issues.
• Strong customer communication skills during onsite work.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications, such as Network+, CCNA, Fortinet NSE, or cabling-specific credentials.
• Experience with MSP or multi-site deployment environments.
• Advanced understanding of structured wiring standards and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform cable installation including Cat5e/6/6A runs, labeling, termination, and testing.
• Install and manage fiber optic cable connections, ensuring proper handling, routing, and polishing/termination where required.
• Complete racking and stacking of equipment including switches, firewalls, servers, patch panels, and related hardware.
• Build and organize network racks, ensuring proper cable management, airflow, and accessibility.
• Support voice over IP (VoIP) setups including handset installation, wiring, and testing.
• Ensure all cabling meets industry standards and project specifications.
• Assist with network installation, including mounting equipment, running cables, connecting devices, and validating connectivity.
• Work with networking platforms including Cisco, Fortinet, Meraki, Arista, and others during deployment and troubleshooting.
• Participate in customer deployments and provide onsite technical support.
• Provide Day 2 customer support for installed environments to ensure consistency and reliability.
• Collaborate with the Help Desk on advanced technical issues related to networking, cabling, and equipment function.
• Troubleshoot issues related to cabling, connectivity, hardware placement, VoIP, or device configuration.
• Document all cabling, rack layouts, network changes, and installed equipment.
• Attend customer meetings as needed to support project scoping and requirements gathering.
• Coordinate with senior engineers to ensure solutions align with company standards before working with clients.
• Support junior technicians as needed on installation tasks and cabling best practices.
• Pursue ongoing certifications and training.
• Collaborate with other engineers on project assignments and technical oversight tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay.
• Up to 22 days of PTO.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Regular coaching, career development, and advancement path.
• A collaborative culture that celebrates learning, innovation, and high performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees