Job Title: Network Technician III

Job Location: Garland, TX 75044

Job Duration: 6 Months Contract

Pay Rate: $30/hr to $32/hr

Job Description:

• We are looking to hire a highly motivated, best-in-class Network Technician to join our team within network infrastructure deployment on a temporary basis.
• The candidate will work with minimum supervision in a dynamic environment to drive the expansion of our next-generation networks.
• The position's responsibilities will include scaling support of several data center locations and be responsible for day-to-day assistance with capacity management.
• The Network Technician will work closely with both internal customers and external vendors to facilitate smooth project execution as directed by Technical Program Managers.
• Our ideal candidate is highly autonomous, very detail-oriented, possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, and has significant experience of supporting large-scale, enterprise-class networks.
• Excellent network implementation and troubleshooting skills combined with a proven documentation methodology are also required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact efficiently with peers and customers are required.
• The desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment is essential.

 Responsibilities:

• Deliver simple, sustainable, and repeatable solutions and processes.
• Work closely with our Network Engineering & Network Technical Project Manager teams to ensure fast, smooth rollout of new designs and products.
• TCP/IP networking knowledge- Broad understanding of infrastructure technologies.
• Knowledge of network cabling and standard optic types.
• Familiarity with common networking terms.
• Manage work and priorities through a ticketing system and workflow.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to remove project obstacles.
• Travel within the DFW local region will be required.
• Troubleshoot networking, routing, and interconnectivity issues, including troubleshooting of network device configuration and low-level application interaction.
• Complete customer requests via the Remedy trouble ticketing system.
• Participate in the migration, basic configuration, and rollout of new or upgraded hardware.

 Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ethernet and IP networking knowledge and experience in the application of IP protocols.
• Substantial background in large scale datacenter network implementations and support.
• Experience working in virtualized enterprise networking environments

 Other Qualifications & Responsibilities:

• Experience dealing with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure.
• Effective prioritization and time management.

 Physical requirements:

• The ability to sit in front of the computer for the entire scheduled 8-hour shift with appropriate breaks while maintaining a high level of alertness and attention to detail.
• Ability to move and lift computer equipment up to 35lbs

Top 3 must-have hard skills:

• Fiber handling (Cabling)
• Fiber troubleshooting
• Deployment / Rack and Stack