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# L2 - Lead Technician - Data Center Services

- **Company:** Squan Construction Services L.L.C.
- **Location:** Fishkill, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocols, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Data Centers, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Ethernet, Hyper-V, Internet Service Provider, Network Troubleshooting, Network Connections, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Networks, Computer Network Operations, Bicsi, Cisco, Vmware
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/l2-lead-technician-data-center-services-fishkill-ny--c4bfed9b-9348-4bd5-9dd9-949dc61b3a63

## About the Role

* Server and storage installation
 * Rack-and-stack deployments
 * Hardware diagnostics and repair
 * Network connectivity troubleshooting
 * Structured cabling standards
 * Team supervision and mentoring
 * Analytical problem-solving
 * Time management
 * Communication
 * Accountability

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

 * CompTIA A+, Network+, Server+, or Security+ certification.
 * BICSI Installer or Technician certification.
 * Experience with Cisco, Dell, HPE, Lenovo, or similar enterprise hardware.
 * Knowledge of VMware, Hyper-V, or cloud infrastructure.
 * Familiarity with DCIM platforms and asset management systems., * 5-8 years of data center or network operations experience
 * CCNA/CCNP, JNCIA/JNCIS, or equivalent networking certifications
 * Advanced fiber optic certification (CFOT/CFOS)
 * Demonstrated OTDR proficiency and fiber characterization experience
 * Experience leading teams in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments
 * Strong documentation and communication skills

## Description

CORE RESPONSIBILITIESComplex network troubleshooting: OSPF/BGP adjacency issues, VLAN misconfigurations, spanning tree problemsMulti-vendor hardware support across diverse environmentsCircuit turn-ups and acceptance testing (dark fiber, wavelength, Ethernet)Optical testing using OTDR, power meters, and fiber inspection scopesSystem commissioning and burn-in proceduresTechnical leadership for deployment projects (crew supervision)Root cause analysis documentation for hardware and connectivity failuresCoordination with carriers, ISPs, and third-party vendorsEmergency response and P1/P2 incident onsite leadershipDevelopment and refinement of site-specific runbooks and MOPsSKILLS AND ABILITIESServer and storage installationRack-and-stack deploymentsHardware diagnostics and repairNetwork connectivity troubleshootingStructured cabling standardsTeam supervision and mentoringAnalytical problem-solvingTime managementCommunicationAccountabilityPREFERED QUALIFICATIONSCompTIA A+, Network+, Server+, or Security+ certification.BICSI Installer or Technician certification.Experience with Cisco, Dell, HPE, Lenovo, or similar enterprise hardware.Knowledge of VMware, Hyper-V, or cloud infrastructure.Familiarity with DCIM platforms and asset management systems. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS5-8 years of data center or network operations experienceCCNA/CCNP, JNCIA/JNCIS, or equivalent networking certificationsAdvanced fiber optic certification (CFOT/CFOS)Demonstrated OTDR proficiency and fiber characterization experienceExperience leading teams in high-pressure, time-sensitive environmentsStrong documentation and communication skills