Network Infrastructure Technician

Description
A client is seeking a hands-on Network Infrastructure Technician to support physical network deployments and operations at its Fremont factory. The technician will support network infrastructure associated with the ongoing Optimus buildout and must be able to contribute immediately with limited technical training.
This position is similar to a data center network technician role but operates inside an active manufacturing and construction environment rather than a traditional clean data center. The technician will support fiber troubleshooting, IDF deployments, rack builds, network-equipment installation, copper and fiber patching, physical connectivity troubleshooting, inventory, and organization of network materials.
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot fiber connectivity issues involving patching, ports, optics, transceivers, and physical fiber paths
- Use appropriate testing tools to isolate physical-layer fiber problems
- Work independently inside IDFs and network closets
- Trace, patch, label, test, and document copper and fiber connections
- Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot physical infrastructure within IDFs
- Build and prepare network racks
- Rack and stack switches and other network equipment
- Install and replace network hardware, optics, patch cords, and related components
- Follow port maps, cut sheets, deployment documentation, and technical instructions
- Validate physical network connectivity after installation or repair
- Maintain clean and organized racks, IDFs, network closets, and work areas
- Track switches, optics, cables, hardware, and project materials
- Assist with inventory counts, replenishment, ordering, receiving, and material organization
- Work through assigned tickets, deployment requests, and project tasks
- Escalate configuration or engineering issues outside the technician's responsibility
- Coordinate with Network Engineers, technicians, vendors, and project teams
- Follow all factory safety, security, PPE, and site-access requirements
- Support additional network-infrastructure responsibilities as project needs evolve
Skills
Fiber Troubleshooting, IDF Support, Rack-and-Stack, Copper Patching, Network Hardware, Fiber Testing, OTDR Testing, Transceiver Support, Optical Testing, Switch Installation, Port Mapping, Cable Tracing, Asset Inventory, Material Tracking, Equipment Provisioning, Vendor Coordination, Factory Experience, Forklift Experience, Basic Configuration
Top Skills Details
Fiber Troubleshooting,IDF Support,Rack-and-Stack,Copper Patching,Network Hardware
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Two or more years of hands-on data center network, network infrastructure, network deployment, or related field experience preferred
- Direct fiber troubleshooting experience required
- Experience working independently inside IDFs, MDFs, or network closets required
- Hands-on rack-and-stack experience involving switches or network equipment
- Copper and fiber patching, tracing, labeling, and connectivity-validation experience
- Ability to troubleshoot Layer 1 connectivity issues
- Experience with optics, transceivers, patch panels, switch ports, and physical network paths
- Familiarity with fiber testers, optical power meters, OTDR equipment, or related tools preferred
- Experience following port maps, cut sheets, installation documentation, or ticket workflows
- Experience tracking network equipment, cables, optics, and project materials
- Exposure to Cisco, Juniper, Dell, HP, Arista, Palo Alto, or similar network hardware is beneficial
- Basic equipment provisioning or network-configuration exposure is helpful but not required
- Must be capable of contributing with minimal foundational training
- Must be self-driven, dependable, organized, flexible, and willing to support changing priorities
- Must be comfortable performing physical work inside an active factory and construction environment
- Forklift experience is preferred but not required
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Fremont, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $40.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fremont,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2026.

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