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Network L2 Technician

New Albany, OH · On-site

$22.50 - $29/hr

... and validation of data center network infrastructure under engineering direction. Key ... Mentor L1/L0 technicians; review work for correctness (labeling, patching, port mapping) and ...

Network L2 Technician

New Albany, OH · On-site

$22.50 - $29/hr

... and validation of data center network infrastructure under engineering direction. Key ... Mentor L1/L0 technicians; review work for correctness (labeling, patching, port mapping) and ...

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Network L2 Technician

New Albany, OH • On-site

$22.50 - $29/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 hours ago


Job description

Role Summary:
Senior hands-on network technician responsible for advanced installation, turn-up, troubleshooting, and validation of data center network infrastructure under engineering direction.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform advanced switch/router installation and turn-up tasks: rack/stack, power-up, console access, image validation, baseline configuration, and feature enablement per runbooks.
  • Execute L2/L3 troubleshooting using structured methods (interface counters, logs, spanning-tree, VLANs, Layer 3 adjacency checks) 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.

Required Skills and Knowledge:
  • Strong understanding of CCNA-level networking concepts: IP addressing, VLANs, trucking, 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 demonstra ted competence.

Mandatory Skills
Data Center and Fiber Experience