Network Technician

We are seeking an experienced Network Technician to join our team in Bakersfield, CA. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure, including routing, switching, cabling, hardware installations, and telecommunications equipment. This is an onsite contract opportunity requiring strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment., * Respond to and resolve ServiceNow incident and service request tickets.

• Perform installation, removal, relocation, and replacement of network equipment.
• Rack, stack, cable, label, and decommission network hardware.
• Install and recover patch cables and power connections.
• Identify and tag network circuits and demarcation locations.
• Perform switch port identification, DNS lookups, ping tests, and connectivity validation.
• Troubleshoot hardware failures using console messages, LED indicators, and system diagnostics.
• Support LAN, WAN, WiFi, and IP Telephony infrastructure.
• Perform IMAC (Install, Move, Add, and Change) activities for LAN and voice devices.
• Provide Smart Hands support for telecommunications and network infrastructure.
• Assist with fiber optic and copper cable installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Support wireless technologies including WiFi, BLE, LTE, 5G, and LoRaWAN.
• Assist with VSAT, microwave, radio, and other telecommunications equipment as required.
• Support CCTV, Intercom, Fire Alarm, and other specialty telecom systems.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and provide onsite escort services when required.
• Report environmental issues such as cooling failures, water leaks, or power concerns in communications rooms.
• Follow company safety policies, work permits, risk management, and change management procedures.
• Support disaster recovery, business continuity, and emergency response activities.
• Collaborate with Network Engineering, IT Operations, Service Desk, Telecom providers, and managed service teams.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and post-incident reviews.
• Maintain accurate documentation of completed work and infrastructure changes.

• 4+ years of experience supporting and managing network infrastructure and network-related devices.
• Hands-on experience with racking, stacking, cabling, patching, and decommissioning network hardware.
• Experience providing site services support for network device maintenance (console and remote support).
• Knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, WiFi, IP Telephony (VoIP), and RF technologies.
• Experience working with fiber optic and copper cabling.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow ticket management.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while following company policies and safety procedures.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Cisco networking equipment
• Routing & Switching
• Network Cabling
• Fiber Optic Installation
• Firewall Support
• Wireless Networks (WiFi)
• IP Telephony (VoIP)
• DNS & Network Connectivity Troubleshooting
• ServiceNow
• IMAC Activities
• Data Center Infrastructure
• Smart Hands Support

4.84.8 out of 5 stars Bakersfield, CA $23 - $24 an hour - Contract