Cisco Network Technician

We are supporting an enterprise network infrastructure deployment at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Our team is seeking a hands-on Cisco Network Deployment Technician to assist with installing, replacing, and connecting Cisco network equipment throughout the facility.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with networking hardware, including switches, racks, Ethernet and fiber cabling, optics, and related infrastructure.

The position focuses on physical network installations and hardware deployments rather than advanced network engineering or architecture.

Why join us?

Work onsite at Gillette Stadium, one of New England’s most recognizable sports and entertainment venues.

Support hands-on Cisco network infrastructure upgrades and equipment deployments.

Gain experience with enterprise switches, network racks, fiber optics, and structured cabling.

Work alongside network engineers and infrastructure teams during hardware replacements and cutovers.

Build practical experience with Cisco equipment, network connectivity, and physical troubleshooting.

Contribute directly to an enterprise network modernization project.

Great opportunity for a Network Technician, Data Center Technician, or Cisco Smart Hands Technician looking for a hands-on deployment assignment.

Job Details

We are seeking a hands-on Cisco Network Deployment Technician to support network infrastructure installations, hardware upgrades, and equipment replacements at Gillette Stadium.

This role focuses on physically installing and connecting Cisco switches, preparing network closets, performing rack-and-stack activities, and assisting with network hardware refreshes and scheduled cutovers.

The ideal candidate will have practical experience working with enterprise network equipment, structured cabling, and physical network connectivity.

This is a hardware-focused deployment position, not a network architecture or advanced configuration role.

Responsibilities Physically install, mount, and rack Cisco network switches and related networking equipment. Stage switches and prepare hardware for deployment. Prepare network closets, IDFs, and MDFs for equipment installations and replacements. Install and connect Ethernet cables, fiber-optic cables, SFP/SFP+ transceivers, stacking cables, and power supplies. Remove and replace existing switches during network hardware refreshes. Assist with scheduled network cutovers and equipment migrations. Verify network connectivity by checking cabling, switch ports, power, and link status. Perform basic physical network troubleshooting and escalate advanced configuration issues to network engineers. Label and organize network cables, ports, switches, and associated equipment. Follow deployment instructions, implementation plans, runbooks, and change procedures. Document completed installations, equipment replacements, and connectivity checks. Coordinate with network engineers, project teams, and onsite personnel during deployment activities. Maintain organized and safe network closets and equipment installation areas.

2+ years of hands-on IT infrastructure, network deployment, data center, or Cisco Smart Hands experience preferred. Experience physically installing, replacing, or supporting Cisco switches or comparable enterprise networking hardware. Hands-on experience with rack-and-stack, switch staging, hardware refreshes, and structured cabling. Working knowledge of Ethernet, fiber optics, SFP/SFP+ transceivers, patch panels, and network switch ports. Ability to identify and troubleshoot basic physical network connectivity issues. Experience working in network closets, IDFs/MDFs, data centers, or similar infrastructure environments. Ability to follow technical documentation, deployment checklists, and installation procedures. Strong attention to detail when handling network equipment and cables. Ability to lift, position, mount, and connect networking hardware.

Preferred Qualifications Previous Cisco switch installation or hardware replacement experience. Experience supporting enterprise network deployments or infrastructure refresh projects. Familiarity with Cisco Catalyst switches. Experience assisting with network cutovers and hardware migrations. Background in data center operations, structured cabling, or network field services. Cisco CCNA or CompTIA Network+ certification is a plus, but not required.

Salary: $30 - $35 per hour