Network Technician
Location: Edwardsville, IL (Onsite)
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Schedule: Monday Friday | 40 Hours per Week (7:30am - 4:30pm)
Start Date: ASAP
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder
Pay Rate: $35-40/hr
Position Overview
We are seeking a Network Technician to support large-scale network integration, device configuration, and deployment activities within an enterprise technology environment.
This role is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience configuring, staging, and validating networking equipment who enjoy working in a structured, process-driven environment. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering teams, project stakeholders, and technology vendors to ensure successful delivery of network infrastructure solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Configure, stage, and validate networking, wireless, and collaboration devices for deployment.
- Gather technical requirements and translate them into build instructions, implementation documentation, and integration workbooks.
- Execute technology integrations according to design specifications and documented procedures.
- Support project execution from kickoff through final delivery.
- Assist engineering teams in estimating technical effort and deployment requirements.
- Develop and maintain implementation documentation and build procedures.
- Participate in project kickoff, peer review, and status meetings.
- Communicate project status, risks, and issues to internal stakeholders.
- Perform quality checks throughout the build process to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Review hardware compatibility requirements, including rack space, power, cooling, and installation considerations.
- Assist with documentation updates, work instructions, visual aids, and process improvements.
- Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing to team members when needed.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience supporting network infrastructure, integration, deployment, or data center operations.
- Experience configuring and deploying network hardware such as:
- Routers
- Switches
- Wireless Access Points
- Collaboration Technologies
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with technical documentation and implementation procedures.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience reading and interpreting:
- Rack elevations
- Network diagrams
- Cable run lists
- Infrastructure schematics
- Understanding of structured cabling standards and best practices.
- Knowledge of data center infrastructure, including power, cooling, and rack installation requirements.
- Familiarity with VMware vSphere environments.
- Understanding of server hardware platforms and enterprise infrastructure technologies.
- Knowledge of LAN/WAN networking concepts and enterprise network architectures.
- Exposure to Cisco Unified Communications technologies, including CUCM, SIP, and H.323.
- Experience supporting Fortune 500 or large enterprise environments.
- CCNP certification or equivalent networking experience preferred.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical professional who enjoys building, configuring, and validating technology solutions. This person is highly detail-oriented, comfortable following documented procedures, and capable of working collaboratively across engineering, operations, and project teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure deployments.