What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Installation Technician position at TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group?
Position Summary
Key Responsibilities:
Network Deployment & Configuration
Field Troubleshooting
Site Coordination & Leadership
Documentation & Validation
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jackson, Mississippi.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $55.00/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 Jackson,Mississippi.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 2026.
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
- We are seeking a hands-on Network Field Engineer to support deployment, configuration, troubleshooting, and validation of network infrastructure within large-scale warehouse, distribution, and construction environments.
- This role focuses primarily on Layer 2 switching, field coordination, and onsite network activation across active industrial and automated fulfillment facilities.
- The ideal candidate is a CCNA-level engineer with strong practical knowledge of switching environments, MDF/IDF architecture, VLAN configuration, trunking, port channels, and field troubleshooting.
- This position does not require advanced enterprise routing experience (BGP/OSPF), but candidates must understand how switching infrastructure interconnects and supports operational warehouse systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Network Deployment & Configuration
- Configure and validate Layer 2 switching environments within warehouse and distribution facilities
- Load, review, and troubleshoot switch configuration files
- Configure and manage:
- VLANs
- Trunk ports
- Port channels
- Switch port activation/deactivation
- Subnet assignments
- Support deployment of Aruba, Cisco, HP, PLC, and industrial switching hardware
- Assist in bringing gateways, access points, and network-connected endpoints online
- Validate switch communication across MDF and IDF environments
Field Troubleshooting
- Diagnose and resolve:
- VLAN mismatches
- Trunking issues
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) loops
- Port shutdowns
- Misconfigured switch ports
- Upstream connectivity failures
- Troubleshoot devices connected to incorrect VLANs or subnets
- Use network diagnostic and monitoring tools including:
- Packet sniffers
- Network probes
- Spectrum analyzers
- Support remote engineering teams during deployment and validation activities
Site Coordination & Leadership
- Coordinate daily activities with low-voltage and cabling vendors
- Provide regular deployment and status updates to engineering leadership
- Assist with project execution in active construction and warehouse environments
- Read and interpret:
- Network drawings
- Cut sheets
- Rack layouts
- Cabling plans
- Verify proper labeling and deployment of access points and cabling infrastructure
- Understand fiber deployment standards including single-mode and multi-mode fiber
Documentation & Validation
- Maintain accurate as-built documentation and deployment records
- Execute and document test plans for infrastructure validation
- Participate in project review meetings and deployment readiness discussions
- Update installation checklists and configuration tracking documentation
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jackson, Mississippi.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $55.00/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 Jackson,Mississippi.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 2026.
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Salary : $30 - $55