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# Datacenter Technician

- **Company:** Juniper Partners, Llc
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $52,000.0 - $62,400.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Proxmox, Microsoft Windows, CentOS, Server Message Block, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Debian Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Ethernet, VMware ESX Servers, Network Topologies, Networking Hardware, Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Linux Distribution, Simple Mail Transfer Protocols, Network File Systems, Network Protocols, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Simple Network Management Protocols, TCP/IP, Virtual Machines, Network Routers, Dynamic Routing, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Hardware Infrastructure, Network Server
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/85d258a3-1959-409c-8098-46abf64b4d24/datacenter-technician

## About the Role

Qualified candidates will be proficient in basic networking, equipment installation, provisioning,

and maintenance. Prior experience with datacenter, enterprise, servers, storage, and telco

networking equipment is preferred., * Experience using power tools, cage nuts, and the ability to handle heavy equipment

(50lb+) in conjunction with server lift tools.

 * Knowledge and experience with server hardware and installation (4-post rail kits, virtual

console, etc.).

 * 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.)

 * Experience with physical setup & provisioning of network appliances (switches, routers,

firewalls, etc.)

 * Onsite full-time work week (40hr) is required.

 * Occasional business travel may be required.

 * Administrative experience with CentOS, RedHat, Debian, and other Linux distributions is

preferred.

 * Administrative experience with Windows and Client is preferred.

 * Experience with network testers (IXIA, Spirent, etc.) is preferred.

 * Knowledge of standard network protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, Dynamic routing

protocols, SSH/SCP/SFTP, DNS, NFS, LDAP, CIFS, SMTP, SNMP, DHCP is preferred.

Education Requirements:

Juniper Business Use Only

Bachelor's degree in network communications management or equivalent preferred. Three

years of field technician or datacenter technician experience is also acceptable.

## Description

* Process inbound and outbound shipments.

 * Update and maintain lab inventory database (Netbox).

 * Install, configure, and maintain; routers, switches, servers, PDU/CDUs, and console

servers.

 * Provide end-user support for device troubleshooting, diagnosis, and resolution.

 * Build small to large-scale network topologies for Juniper customers.

 * Assist users with building and provisioning virtual machine guests in vCenter/ESXi, KVM,

& Proxmox environments.

 * Provide live support & assistance for Sales Engineers during customer presentations.


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