Network Deployment Technician

Overview

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 involves scaling support of several data center locations and day-to-day assistance with capacity management. The Network Technician will work closely with 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 supporting large-scale enterprise networks.

Excellent network implementation and troubleshooting skills with a proven documentation methodology are required.

• 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 ticketing system and workflow
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to remove project obstacles
• Travel within the Virginia 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 Remedy trouble ticketing system
• Participate in the migration, basic configuration, and rollout of new or upgraded hardware

• 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ethernet and IP networking knowledge and experience in the application of IP protocols
• Substantial experience in large-scale data center network implementations and support
• Experience working in virtualized enterprise networking environments

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

• The ability to sit in front of 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 35 lbs

• Must be able to commute to all locations across IAD (Gainesville, Manassas, Haymarket, Chantilly, Herndon, Reston, Sterling)
• Work environment: 8 hours Mon-Fri, core business hours; flexible start times between 7 AM and 9 AM
• Contract position based out of Sterling, VA; pay range $22.00 - $25.00/hr
• Final date to receive applications:
  Feb 17, 2026

The following information is provided for context about TEKsystems and is part of the employer information: TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company and an equal opportunity employer. The company will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.