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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Infrastructure Technician - **Company:** Clarkson University - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Salary:** $51,480.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** VoIP, CompTIA Network+, Computer Networks, Ethernet, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, Network Diagrams, Network Connections, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wireless Access Point, Computer Networking Systems, Wireless Devices, Information Technology, Cisco - **Published:** September 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18279659?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18279659%2FIt-Infrastructure-Technician-New-York-Potsdam ## About the Role Minimal Qualifications: * Completion of secondary education (high school) or equivalent Preferred Qualifications: * Completion of vocational education as electrician or telecommunications technician * Industry certification such as CompTIA Network+ Experience: Minimal Experience: * Installation and termination of Cat3 and Cat5e or higher infrastructure cabling * Familiarity with basic data networking concepts Preferred Experience: * Installation and termination of multi- and single-mode fiber optic cabling * Exposure to enterprise switching and wireless hardware (e.g., Cisco, Aruba, or comparable platforms), including basic port and VLAN configuration * Familiarity with network monitoring/management tools * Familiarity with emergency telephone, auto-dialer, and other pre-programmed telephone devices Essential Skills * Moderate use of hand tools * Moderate use of light power tools * Basic knowledge of physical networking infrastructure components and the installation thereof * Basic understanding of data networking concepts, including TCP/IP, Ethernet switching, and VLANs * Ability to read and follow network diagrams, cabling schedules, and port assignments * Problem analysis and troubleshooting * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Detail-oriented records keeping Physical Demands ## Description The IT Infrastructure Technician is responsible for the installation and maintenance of physical data and telephony infrastructure - including cable plant, network electronics, and VoIP devices - and for the day-to-day support of the switching, wireless, and structured cabling that carry the University's network. The role provides hands-on layer-1 and entry-level layer-2 support under the direction of senior network staff, and maintains accurate records and inventory of all associated equipment. Guidelines * Installs and maintains physical data and telephony network infrastructure * Performs day-to-day moves, adds, and changes at the physical and switch-port level * Assists senior network staff with basic switch, wireless, and VoIP configuration and troubleshooting * Maintains inventory, port assignments, and usage records of all equipment * Serves as liaison to local CATV and POTS telephone providers and to network hardware vendors * Position requires occasional night and weekend hours in support of the University Responsibilities * Installs, terminates, and tests Cat3 and higher cable and components, and multi- and single-mode fiber cable and components * Performs switch-port moves, adds, and changes, including basic port configuration and VLAN assignment under established standards * Assists with the installation, patching, and physical deployment of switches, routers, and wireless access points * Performs first-level network connectivity troubleshooting (cabling, port, PoE, and link faults) and escalates to senior network staff as needed * Uses network monitoring and management tools to identify, document, and report infrastructure and connectivity issues * Maintains existing telephony infrastructure * Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots VoIP telephones * Maintains accurate record keeping for existing equipment, cable plant, and port/IP assignments, including updates to network and cabling documentation * Liaises with outside vendors to coordinate new product installations and repairs * Other duties as assigned ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Getting under the skin: The Social Engineering techniques](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/38-getting-under-the-skin-the-social-engineering-techniques) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) ## Related Articles - [How should you format your IT resume?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/68-how-should-you-format-your-it-resume) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job)