Lead Network Technician - I

JOB DETAILS:

Job Title: Lab Network Technician

Contract: 12 months

Location: Herndon, VA

Responsibilities:

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

Skills & Requirements:

1. Experience using a power screwdriver and the ability to handle heavy equipment (50lb+) using server lifts and other tools.
2. Knowledge and experience with server hardware and installation (4-post rail kits, virtual console, etc.).
3. 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.).
4. Experience with physical setup & provisioning of network appliances (switches, routers, firewalls, etc.).
5. Solid communication skills; proficiency with English is required.
6. Onsite full-time work week (40hr) is required.
7. Occasional business travel may be required.
8. Administrative experience with CentOS, RedHat, Debian, and other Linux distributions is a plus.
9. Administrative experience with Windows and VMware is a plus.
10. Experience with network testers (IXIA, Spirent, etc.) is a plus.
11. 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.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person