Data Center Technician L2 - NAO - Wave

# Data Center Technician L2 - NAO - Wave 2

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** Job#: 3052663
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* Job Description:

** Data Center Technician L2
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* Location:

** New Albany, Ohio (Onsite)

Role Overview A position is available for a Data Center Technician II to support network infrastructure operations within a large-scale data center environment in New Albany, Ohio. This role is focused on installing, cabling, replacing, documenting, and supporting data center network infrastructure within a mission-critical environment. This opportunity is suitable for candidates with experience in data centers, structured cabling, telecommunications, network installations, hardware deployment, or technical field support.

Candidates based near New Albany, willing to relocate, or willing to travel for site-based work are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities
* Install, rack, stack, cable, label, and document network equipment including switches, routers, patch panels, optics, and related infrastructure.
* Perform hardware replacement and break/fix activities on switches, transceivers, optics, power supplies, fans, line cards, cables, and other field-replaceable network components.
* Install, route, dress, label, validate, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic and copper cabling supporting network infrastructure.
* Read and validate rack elevations, port maps, cabling diagrams, installation instructions, asset records, and work orders.
* Perform visual inspections, hardware audits, serial number validation, asset tagging, inventory updates, and port validation.
* Execute network device installs, swaps, decommissions, upgrades, and Moves, Adds, and Changes according to approved procedures.
* Support network engineering teams through Smart Hands activities and remote troubleshooting assistance.
* Update ticketing systems, asset records, inventory records, work orders, and completion documentation accurately.
* Support inventory management, parts handling, receiving, staging, secure equipment movement, and chain-of-custody processes.
* Work from established operational procedures during deployments, maintenance windows, and change activity.

Required Qualifications
* 2-3 years of hands-on technical experience with hardware installation, rack-and-stack, component replacement, cabling, asset handling, break/fix, or technical field support.
* Experience working with network hardware, telecommunications equipment, structured cabling, low-voltage systems, or related technologies.
* Basic understanding of switches, routers, optics, copper cabling, fiber optic infrastructure, and network connectivity concepts.
* Ability to follow documented procedures and perform work with limited supervision.
* Ability to accurately maintain asset records, tickets, inventory records, and work documentation.
* Possesses troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills, with attention to detail.
* Ability to pass background screening and customer-required site access checks.
* Must be willing to work in full PPE, including safety boots, long pants, hard hat, high-visibility vest or clothing, and safety glasses.

Preferred Qualifications
* Experience supporting network infrastructure in a data center, colocation, telecommunications, enterprise, or critical environment.
* Experience replacing optics, transceivers, power supplies, fans, cabling, and other network hardware components.
* Experience with fiber cleaning, inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and cable certification.
* Experience with switch installation, patching, port validation, labeling standards, cable dressing, and asset management.
* Exposure to Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Mellanox/NVIDIA, or similar networking platforms.
* Willingness to relocate to New Albany, OH or travel for site-based work.
* Willingness to support…