Network Technician

We're seeking a hands-on Network Staging Technician to support a large-scale migration from Cisco to Juniper. This is a highly operational, execution-focused role centered on staging, testing, and lifecycle management of network hardware in a high-volume environment. This is not a design/architecture role-it's ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with equipment, solving hardware issues, and driving work forward in a structured, repeatable process.

What You'll Do

• Stage and prepare Juniper access points and network hardware for deployment

• Follow defined processes to configure, test, and validate equipment

• Test returned hardware and determine usability

• Pass * Return to inventory

• Fail * Engage vendor support and coordinate RMA

• Troubleshoot devices that fail validation or don't behave as expected

• Maintain accurate inventory tracking and documentation

• Partner with infrastructure teams and vendors to ensure continuous equipment flow

This role is repetitive by design-but requires critical thinking when things don't go as planned.

• Network Hardware Staging & Lifecycle Operations

• Staging access points, testing returned hardware, inventory/RMA handling

• Hands-On Troubleshooting (Hardware-Level)

• Diagnosing devices, working with limited documentation, engaging vendor support

• Attention to Detail & Process Execution

• Following structured workflows, maintaining accuracy in a high-volume environment

Required Experience

• 1-3+ years of hands-on IT or networking experience

• Experience working with physical network hardware (APs, switches, etc.)

• Comfortable with staging, inventory management, and hardware handling

• Strong troubleshooting mindset with the ability to self-navigate issues

• High attention to detail and ability to follow defined processes

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Ability to work 100% onsite in a warehouse/operations environment

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with Juniper (Mist preferred)

• Familiarity with Cisco switches

• Understanding of networking fundamentals (IP, VLANs, etc.)

• Experience working with vendor support (TAC, RMAs)

• Exposure to data center or infrastructure environments

Ideal Background

• Network technician / staging / deployment experience

• Comfortable in hands-on, repetitive work with problem-solving mixed in

• Able to operate without heavy documentation

• Reliable, detail-oriented, and process-driven

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience supporting a large-scale network migration

• Exposure to real-world hardware troubleshooting and lifecycle operations, If you're looking to build real-world experience with network hardware while contributing to a high-impact infrastructure initiative, this is a strong opportunity to grow your skillset quickly.

This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * 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)

Workplace Type

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