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Network Infrastructure Technician- Washington, DC - Public Trust Information Technology
 SOC LLC | |
 United States, D.C., Washington | |
 Feb 11, 2026 | |
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Network Infrastructure Technician needed for a contract opportunity with SOC's client to work onsite in Washington, DC.
Contract Length: 3+ months *Candidates must have an Active Public Trust to be considered* Job Description: We are seeking two Network Infrastructure Technicians to support a large-scale office and data center network relocation. These technicians will assist network engineers with safely moving, installing, racking, and cabling network equipment and ensuring LAN connectivity is restored correctly. This role requires careful handling of production equipment and solid understanding of physical networking. Responsibilities * Assist with moving and staging network equipment (switches, routers, firewalls, racks) * Rack and mount network hardware properly * Install and remove network cabling (copper and fiber) * Perform cable management and labeling * Assist with Layer 1 and basic Layer 2 validation (link status, port connectivity) * Support cutover activities under direction of network engineers * Maintain clean and organized network closets and racks * Follow change and safety procedures during migration Required Skills & Experience * Experience with network equipment installation and racking * Strong knowledge of Ethernet cabling and patch panels * Understanding of LAN Layer 1 and Layer 2 concepts (ports, VLANs, link status) * Experience working in network closets or data centers * Ability to handle equipment carefully and professionally * Comfortable lifting and moving network gear (within safety limits) Preferred Qualifications * Prior data center or office migration experience * Familiarity with Cisco / Aruba network hardware * Experience with fiber cabling * Experience supporting live production environments Physical Requirements * Ability to walk between floors and offices * Lift and handle light equipment (Aruba switches, servers) * Work in tight spaces such as network closets Employment Prerequisites The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis. SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. #INDSOC Estimated Min Rate: $45.31 Estimated Max Rate: $64.73 | |