Network Technician - Jr

Schedule: Weekdays only (0600-2400 coverage). Primary shift: 0800-1630 Alternate shift coverage as needed: 0600-1430 or evenings (includes $3/hour shift differential after 6 PM). Pay Type: Hourly, eligible for overtime and night differential. Weekends: No weekend coverage. Holidays: Federal holidays off., The Junior Network Technician will provide hands-on support for network operations, equipment deployment, structured cabling , troubleshooting, and basic help desk functions. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for candidates looking to grow their networking experience in a dynamic and mission-focused environment., + Assist with installing, testing, and maintaining network infrastructure.

• Support network engineers in deploying and sustaining physical and logical network components.

• Perform structured cabling tasks, hardware installation, equipment configuration, and connectivity troubleshooting.

• Assist with placement and pre configuration of infrastructure components.

• Move and transport equipment, racks, and related materials as needed.

• Provide basic network support for user requests within the Halo ticketing system .

• Deploy equipment such as switches, access points, and UPS units.

• Follow established procedures and processes provided by management or lead engineers.

• Perform cable dressing, labeling, and documentation.

• Track and communicate task status to management or engineering leads.

• GED with 1-2 years of relevant on the job experience or a network related Associate's degree.

• Entry-level networking certification or equivalent experience (e.g., CompTIA Network+ ).

• Basic knowledge of:

• Network equipment (Cisco experience a plus)

• Network cabling

• Wireless access points

• Connecting Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices

• Workstation-level network troubleshooting

• Experience reviewing logs for troubleshooting is a plus.

West Point, NY, USA | Hourly | 28.00-35.00 per hour | Full Time

| Medical, Dental, Vision (employer paid), 401K w/matching, Paid Time Off (Sick/Vacation) and Holiday Pay, Annual bonus, + 401(k)

Founded in 2014, Oneida Technical Solutions (OTS) is a trusted provider of information technology and cybersecurity solutions across complex, regulated, and secure environments. Our innovative cyber capabilities support IT modernization, network infrastructure improvements, and accelerated solution delivery for the Department of Defense and commercial clients.