Network Installation Technician
About The Position
We are seeking a hands-on Network Field Engineer to support deployment, configuration, troubleshooting, and validation of network infrastructure within large-scale warehouse, distribution, and construction environments. This role focuses primarily on Layer 2 switching, field coordination, and onsite network activation across active industrial and automated fulfillment facilities. The ideal candidate is a CCNA-level engineer with strong practical knowledge of switching environments, MDF/IDF architecture, VLAN configuration, trunking, port channels, and field troubleshooting. This position does not require advanced enterprise routing experience (BGP/OSPF), but candidates must understand how switching infrastructure interconnects and supports operational warehouse systems.
Requirements
- CCNA-level engineer with strong practical knowledge of switching environments, MDF/IDF architecture, VLAN configuration, trunking, port channels, and field troubleshooting
- Understand how switching infrastructure interconnects and supports operational warehouse systems
- Experience with Aruba, Cisco, HP, PLC, and industrial switching hardware
- Experience with network diagnostic and monitoring tools including packet sniffers, network probes, and spectrum analyzers
- Ability to read and interpret network drawings, cut sheets, rack layouts, and cabling plans
- Understanding of fiber deployment standards including single-mode and multi-mode fiber
Responsibilities
- Configure and validate Layer 2 switching environments within warehouse and distribution facilities
- Load, review, and troubleshoot switch configuration files
- Configure and manage VLANs, Trunk ports, Port channels, Switch port activation/deactivation, and Subnet assignments
- Support deployment of Aruba, Cisco, HP, PLC, and industrial switching hardware
- Assist in bringing gateways, access points, and network-connected endpoints online
- Validate switch communication across MDF and IDF environments
- Diagnose and resolve VLAN mismatches, Trunking issues, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) loops, Port shutdowns, Misconfigured switch ports, and Upstream connectivity failures
- Troubleshoot devices connected to incorrect VLANs or subnets
- Use network diagnostic and monitoring tools including packet sniffers, network probes, and spectrum analyzers
- Support remote engineering teams during deployment and validation activities
- Coordinate daily activities with low-voltage and cabling vendors
- Provide regular deployment and status updates to engineering leadership
- Assist with project execution in active construction and warehouse environments
- Read and interpret network drawings, cut sheets, rack layouts, and cabling plans
- Verify proper labeling and deployment of access points and cabling infrastructure
- Understand fiber deployment standards including single-mode and multi-mode fiber
- Maintain accurate as-built documentation and deployment records
- Execute and document test plans for infrastructure validation
- Participate in project review meetings and deployment readiness discussions
- Update installation checklists and configuration tracking documentation
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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
