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# Network Operator

- **Company:** PTR Global
- **Location:** River Ridge, LA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Clusters, Data Centers, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Document Management Systems, Networking Hardware, SQL Databases, Diagnostic Tools, Bicsi, Juniper, Machine Learning Operations, Cisco
- **Published:** November 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/c8dab7f4-2734-4d7c-a213-a492ea3c48d1/network-operator

## About the Role

Basic Qualifications: 4 plus years of hands-on experience in data-center environments, with a focus on structured cabling, fiber infrastructure, or network hardware support., * Proficiency with fiber troubleshooting tools, including visual fault locators, optical power meters, light sources, and fiber inspection scopes.
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 * Understanding of fiber types, including single-mode and multi-mode, connector standards, and acceptable light-level thresholds for data-center optics.
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 * Familiarity with structured-cabling standards and best practices for fault identification and remediation.
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 * Ability to interpret basic network-interface diagnostics, including link status, optical-power readings, and LLDP/neighbor information.
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 * Strong documentation and communication skills, including the ability to write clear escalation summaries for remote engineering teams.
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 * Willingness and ability to work onsite at the River Bend, LA data-center location.
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Preferred Qualifications: Experience using OTDR equipment for fiber-fault localization., * BICSI Installer 1 or Installer 2 certification.
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 * CCNA or equivalent foundational networking certification.
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 * Experience supporting high-density compute environments, including GPU clusters, HPC, or AI/ML infrastructure.
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 * Familiarity with DCIM platforms and cable-plant documentation systems.
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 * Prior experience working within a tiered support model with defined escalation workflows.
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 * Exposure to high-speed optics, including 100G, 400G, and 800G transceivers.
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 * Experience with SQL and JQL for building operational dashboards.
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 * Experience with Arista, Juniper, Sonic, or Cisco CLI and operating systems.
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## Description

About the Role: Client is seeking Network Operators to serve as onsite specialists for network and structured-cabling issues across its AI data-center infrastructure.