Network Data Center Technician

Crusoe's mission is to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. We’re crafting the engine that powers a world where people can create ambitiously with AI — without sacrificing scale, speed, or sustainability.

Be a part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology e, you'll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team that’s setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure.

As a Network Data Center Technician at Crusoe, you'll be on the front lines of supporting and scaling the network that powers our AI-optimized, clean-energy data centers. This role combines hands-on infrastructure work with opportunities to collaborate across Engineering and Product teams. You’ll tackle complex networking issues, manage critical hardware, and contribute to the deployment and optimization of next‑gen data center environments.

It’s an ideal role for someone who thrives in fast‑paced environments and wants to help shape the future of cloud infrastructure.

• Capacity Planning & Growth:
  Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to analyze network capacity, co‑develop growth plans, and contribute to network builds in data centers and Points of Presence (PoPs).
• Troubleshooting & Support:
  Provide Tier 1 troubleshooting for switch provisioning, server build failures related to network issues, and complex network defects related to the physical layer.
• Site Builds & Operations:
  Manage console DNS mapping, troubleshoot connectivity issues, verify automation scripts, conduct network audits, and ensure seamless handoffs to internal customers.
• Hardware Management:
  Serve as the point of contact for network hardware failures, overseeing switch swaps and assisting with other appliance replacements. Manage RMA processes for faulty hardware.
• Optical Network Expertise:
  Troubleshoot Layer 1 issues in the optical network using OTDR tests.
• Project
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with DC and Network Engineering teams on structural cabling for large‑scale data center expansions and fabric switch uplifts.
• Process Improvement:
  Identify recurring network issues and lead operational excellence projects to implement effective solutions.
• Network Analysis & Optimization:
  Conduct network studies, analyze link and hardware stability, and recommend improvements.
• Innovation & Evaluation:
  Participate in internal working groups to evaluate and adopt new technologies and methodologies.

• Networking Expertise:
  Solid understanding of network fundamentals, including IP subnetting, Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, VLANs, MAC addresses, port speeds, optics, and routing.
• Protocol Proficiency: 5+ years of experience with network protocols such as BGP, MPLS, L3
  
  VPN, VPLS, Multicast, CoS, TCP, and IPv4/IPv
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• Data Center Architecture:
  Experience with data center network architectures, including CLOS.
• Structured Cabling
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience with structured cabling in a data center environment (SMF, MMF).
• Vendor Management:
  Experience managing vendors for logistics, infrastructure racking/cabling, and ordering, ensuring adherence to standards.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

• Troubleshooting Acumen:
  Experience in network operations, with a systematic approach to troubleshooting.
• Network
  
  Certifications:
  
  Network certifications (CCNP/JNCIS equivalent).
• Open Source NOS
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience working with open-source Network Operating Systems.
• Hardware/Software Development: A strong desire to engineer and deploy in-house network hardware and software.
• Hardware Platform
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience testing and deploying new hardware platforms.

• Industry competitive pay
• Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well‑funded technology company
• Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
• Employer contributions to HSA accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability
• Teladoc
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Subscription to the Calm app
• Met Life Legal
• Company paid commuter benefit; $300 per month

Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $90,000 - $115,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.