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# Network/Operations - Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** Everforth Apex
- **Location:** New Albany, OH, United States
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Data Room, Internet Control Message Protocol, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Simple Network Management Protocols, Wide Area Networks, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, Network Server
- **Published:** June 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/0a6d3289-e002-4ea2-a48f-e53a32239f03

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, CIS, Network, Telecommunications, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

1-3+ years of experience in deploying and maintaining complex data center environments.

Technical Skills:

 * Understanding of indoor/outdoor cable plants, including copper and fiber optic cabling.
 * Knowledge of IT infrastructure components (LAN/WAN/SAN, firewalls, servers, storage).
 * Familiarity with EIA/TIA, IEEE, NEC, and ISO standards for data centers and structured cabling.
 * Proficiency in Layer 1 technologies (Single Mode, Multimode, Cat 5e/6/6A, DAC, Optical Transceivers).
 * Knowledge of network monitoring tools (SNMP, CDP, ICMP) and protocols.
 * Strong documentation, verbal, and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Data center and/or networking industry certifications.
 * 3-5 years of experience designing, deploying, and maintaining complex data center environments.
 * Experience with system automation and an automation-first mindset.
 * Knowledge of data center hardware platforms (Network, Compute, IoT, AV).
 * Familiarity with data center operations including power, cooling, and physical security.

## Description

* Independently identify and respond to onsite risks and high-priority issues, including troubleshooting incidents and managing incident queues.
 * Execute tasks related to data center systems, such as critical system installations, data room moves, decommissions, and reconfigurations.
 * Contribute to design decisions regarding OSI Model Layer 1 infrastructure, system automation, and capacity planning.
 * Apply knowledge of data center infrastructure components and their impact on services during moves, adds, and changes.
 * Define, evaluate, and improve team documentation and processes.
 * Participate in team agile ceremonies, lead demos, and contribute to technology communities.


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