Audit Network Technician

Audit Network Technician (Data Center / Travel Role)

Primary Location: Columbus, OH (Travel Required)

Pay: $30–$35/hr + Overtime (1.5x)

Schedule: M–F (8AM–5PM) + Extended Hours During Turn-Ups

Type: Contract (Strong Potential for Long-Term / Conversion)

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Audit Network Technician to support network validation, auditing, and troubleshooting across large-scale data center environments.

This role is critical to ensuring that network infrastructure aligns with design specifications , is fully operational, and meets SLA requirements before and after site go-live. This is an excellent opportunity for technicians who want to grow beyond installations into higher-level network validation and troubleshooting work .

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform Engineering Design Package (EDP) interpretation and validation
• Trace and verify network circuits end-to-end
• Create and update network diagrams, circuit maps, and documentation
• Conduct network audits to ensure infrastructure accuracy and readiness
• Troubleshoot across Layer 1–3 (physical, configuration, and network layers)
• Validate inventory, connectivity, and labeling accuracy
• Identify discrepancies and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve issues
• Document findings and provide clear audit reports and recommendations

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• 2–5+ years of experience in networking, telecom, or data center environments
• Strong understanding of network fundamentals (Layer 1–3)
• Experience with circuit tracing, connectivity testing, or network validation
• Ability to read and interpret network diagrams, schematics, and blueprints
• Experience troubleshooting fiber and/or copper infrastructure
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills

Preferred (Nice to Have):

• Experience in data centers, telecom, or ISP environments
• Knowledge of EDPs (Engineering Design Packages)
• Experience with network diagram tools (Visio, Lucidchart, etc.)
• Familiarity with network audit tools or GIS systems
• Certifications such as CCNA, Network+, or OSHA 10

Travel & Project Details

• Initial assignment in Columbus, OH (5–6 months)
• Future travel to sites including:
• Dallas, TX | Memphis, TN | Salt Lake City, UT | Montgomery, AL | Los Angeles, CA
• Travel expenses fully covered (flights, rental car, etc.)
• Housing provided (Airbnb or extended-stay hotels)
• Option to fly home once per month

Schedule

• Standard hours: Monday – Friday (8AM – 5PM)
• Rotating on-call schedule
• During site turn-ups:
  • Up to 10-hour days
  • 6 days/week

Growth Opportunities

• Strong opportunity for full-time conversion
• Relocation assistance up to $10,000 available upon conversion
• Gain experience in high-impact data center operations and network validation

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and complete network audit deliverables
• Clean, up-to-date circuit maps and documentation
• Quick identification and resolution of network discrepancies
• Strong collaboration with engineering and operations teams

Why Apply?

✅ Work on large-scale, critical data center infrastructure

✅ Move beyond installs into network validation & troubleshooting

✅ Travel and build experience across multiple markets

✅ Clear path to long-term employment and career growth

Apply today if you’re a hands-on network technician ready to take the next step into network auditing and validation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, OH.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 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.