Datacenter Technician

🚨 Urgent Requirement – Data Center Network Technician L2📍 Location: Ohio, USA💼 Role: Data Center Network Technician L2📋 Engagement: Freelance / On-Demand⚡ Urgency: Engineer Required TomorrowJob OverviewWe are looking for an experienced Data Center Network Technician L2 to provide onsite support at data center locations in Ohio. The technician will work closely with remote network engineers to troubleshoot fiber connectivity, network devices, and physical network infrastructure.Key Responsibilities• Assist remote engineers with troubleshooting fiber patch and network connectivity issues.• Troubleshoot physical connectivity involving fiber optics, network devices, racks, patch panels, and structured cabling.• Perform fiber cleaning and MPO troubleshooting.• Use and interpret VFL (Visual Fault Locator) readings.• Perform basic Layer 1/Layer 2 network troubleshooting, including Ethernet connectivity, switch ports, patching, and link status.Required Skills & Experience• Provide onsite Smart Hands / Hands & Feet support and timely updates through project communication channels.• Hands-on experience working in data center environments.• 2+ years of network/IT infrastructure experience, preferably in data centers.• Good understanding of basic networking concepts, including Ethernet, switching, VLANs, ports, and physical connectivity.• Experience with fiber optics, fiber patching, and structured cabling.• Familiarity with network switches, routers, racks, patch panels, and network devices.• Experience with fiber cleaning and MPO troubleshooting.• Ability to use and interpret a VFL (Visual Fault Locator).• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.• Ability to coordinate effectively with remote network engineering teams.Required Tools• VFL (Visual Fault Locator)• Basic networking toolkit• Required PPE• Smartphone with reliable internet access for project communication/chat groupsPreferred LocationCandidates located in Ohio or within reasonable traveling distance of the assigned data center locations are preferred.⚠️ Important – Immediate RequirementAn engineer is required for tomorrow. Candidates must be able to support the assignment on short notice and should have the required data center, fiber, and troubleshooting experience.If you have the required experience and are available for tomorrow's assignment, please apply with your updated resume and availability.