Network Installation Technician
$56,160–$62,400 year
On-site · Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Network Installation Technician for Field Operations focusing on hands-on installation, cutover, and validation of enterprise network infrastructure at commercial sites nationwide (retail/QSR). Responsibilities include staging, wiring, configuring firewalls/switches/APs, validating WAN/VPN, documenting work, and coordinating with site managers. Travel up to 75% with early-morning starts; physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs and climbing ladders. Preferred certifications in networking and familiarity with cloud-managed platforms (Meraki/Fortinet).
Required Qualifications
- 3-5+ years of field experience in low-voltage cabling, network installation, or telecommunications
- Hands-on experience with structured cabling: Cat5e/Cat6 installation, termination, and testing (RJ-45, RJ-11, coaxial)
- Working knowledge of networking fundamentals — TCP/IP, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, PoE, and basic firewall and switch concepts
- Experience racking, mounting, and cabling commercial-grade network equipment (managed switches, firewalls, routers)
- Ability to read and follow detailed port-mapping tables, color-coded wiring diagrams, and multi-step technical procedures without deviation
- Proficient with cable testing tools (toner/probe, 8-pin cable tester) and basic network diagnostics (ping, traceroute)
- Disciplined documentation habits: cable labeling, photo deliverables, and digital work-order completion
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to pass a background check and drug screening
- Available for early-morning starts and flexible scheduling including weekends; willing to travel regionally up to 75%
- Able to lift 50 lbs. regularly, work on ladders up to 12 ft, and sustain physical activity throughout an 8-hour
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