Senior Network Technician

Latitude

Essex, Maryland

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Cisco Network Systems, Communication Skills, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), Documentation, Firewalls, Hardware Administration, Hardware Upgrades, Identify Issues, Juniper Networks Product Family, Local Area Network (LAN), Mentoring, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Configuration Management, Network Operations Center, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Routers, Network Support, Network Switching, Network System Hardware, On Call, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Subnetting, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Technical Writing, VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), Wide Area Network (WAN), Wireless Communications, Wireless LAN
LOCATION
Essex, Maryland
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Technician to lead and support the installation, configuration, and maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure. This role is highly hands-on and focuses on deploying and supporting network hardware such as switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points across multiple environments. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with the ability to mentor junior staff and take ownership of network deployments and troubleshooting efforts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead installation, configuration, and deployment of network hardware including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points
  • Perform rack-and-stack, structured cabling coordination, labeling, and equipment documentation
  • Configure and support LAN, WAN, and WLAN environments, including VLANs, trunking, and routing
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues across wired and wireless environments
  • Support network upgrades, migrations, and hardware refresh projects
  • Validate network performance and ensure stability post-deployment
  • Maintain and update network diagrams, asset inventories, and technical documentation
  • Serve as an escalation point for network-related issues
  • Mentor and guide junior network technicians
  • Collaborate with network engineers, systems teams, and vendors
  • Participate in on-call rotations and scheduled after-hours maintenance as required

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in network support, network technician, or network operations roles
  • Strong hands-on experience installing and supporting switches, routers, firewalls, and access points
  • In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, subnetting, DHCP, DNS, and routing concepts
  • Experience working with enterprise networking platforms (Cisco, Aruba, Meraki, Juniper, Fortinet, etc.)
  • Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex network connectivity issues
  • Experience working in data center, campus, or multi-site environments
  • Excellent documentation, communication, and organizational skills
$25 - $25 an hour

About the Company

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INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
http://latitude-group.com/