Data Center Technician - L2

Iron Service Global Inc
Pataskala, United States of America
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 85K

Job location

Pataskala, United States of America

Tech stack

Link Aggregation (Ethernet)
Computer Networks
Data Centers
EtherChannel
Trunking
Issue Tracking Systems
IP Addressing
Network Layer
Open Shortest Path First
Runbook
Terminal Emulators
Virtual Local Area Networks
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
SAP Ariba

Job description

Senior hands-on network technician responsible for advanced installation, turn-up, troubleshooting, and validation of data center network infrastructure under engineering direction., * Hands-on familiarity with data center cabling and optics: SFP/SFP+/QSFP form factors, fiber types (SM/MM), polarity, and connector care.

  • Perform advanced switch/router installation and turn-up tasks: Fiber, rack/stack, power-up, console access, image validation, baseline configuration, and feature enablement per runbooks.
  • Execute L2 troubleshooting using structured methods (interface counters, logs, spanning-tree, VLANs) and resolve complex incidents during build windows.
  • Validate physical and logical connectivity: optics selection, fiber polarity verification, link aggregation, VLAN trunking, and end-to-end ping/trace tests.
  • Lead staging and burn-in activities; coordinate maintenance windows and support change implementation with accurate documentation.
  • Mentor L1/L0 technicians; review work for correctness (labeling, patching, port mapping) and enforce ESD/tooling best practices.
  • Update as-built network records (port maps, serials, rack elevations, IP allocations) in the designated system of record.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of CCNA-level networking concepts: IP addressing, VLANs, trunking, STP, EtherChannel/LAG, Layer 3 fundamentals (static routes, OSPF basics), and troubleshooting.
  • Hands-on familiarity with data center cabling and optics: SFP/SFP+/QSFP form factors, fiber types (SM/MM), polarity, and connector care.
  • Ability to follow and improve runbooks/MOPs; disciplined change control and rollback planning.
  • Proficiency with common toolsets: console servers, terminal emulators, basic automation/scripting exposure, and ticketing systems.
  • Strong documentation habits and attention to detail in asset/port records.
  • Certifications / Training
  • Preferred: CCNA or equivalent demonstrated competence.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Life insurance, * 401(k)

  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off

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