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Catapult Federal Services
Posted 118 days agoVerified live 1d ago
El Mirage, Arizona- Network Infrastructure Engineer – Data Center
Brief overview
El Mirage,AZIn-person
UndergradOr in progress
$75k–$85k/yrStated range
1+ yrsMinimum
LAN/WAN fundamentalsIP addressingSubnettingVLANsRoutingCisco networking equipment (switching and routing)Physical network infrastructure supportWireless networkingFiber/copper cablingNetwork monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG)TroubleshootingDocumentationCommunicationCommand-line networking tools (SSH, ping, traceroute)
About the company
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Catapult Federal Servicescatapultsg.com
Catapult Federal Services is headquartered in Plano, TX, with its primary business operations office located in the greater Washington, D.C. area.
Job description
Summary
Catapult Federal Services is a fast-growing building technology services provider that designs, installs, and supports systems for commercial facilities. They are seeking a Network Engineer to support the setup, operation, and maintenance of distributed network infrastructure in active data center environments, focusing on hands-on deployment and troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the installation, configuration, and support of Cisco switches and Palo Alto firewalls
- Perform hands-on installation and troubleshooting of network hardware, cabling, patch panels, racks, and fiber runs in an active data center environment
- Work directly on-site alongside IT, facilities, and commissioning teams during construction, testing, and go-live phases
- Support VLAN configuration, ACLs, and network segmentation across facility networks
- Configure, install, and monitor Unifi (Ubiquiti) wireless access points and controllers
- Troubleshoot network connectivity issues involving fiber and copper cabling, patch panels, and transceivers
- Perform routine network monitoring, log reviews, and alert response
- Document network configurations, diagrams, and change management records
- Deploy and test network equipment during new site installations and upgrades
- Follow established procedures for configuration management, security, and compliance
- Participate in training and project work to expand enterprise networking skills
Skills
- 1–3 years of hands-on experience in a network support or systems administration role
- Comfortable working in active construction and commissioning environments and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as steel-toe boots, hard hats, and safety vests
- Ability to perform physical tasks including standing for extended periods, working in equipment racks, and lifting or moving network hardware as required
- Strong understanding of LAN/WAN fundamentals, including IP addressing, subnetting, VLANs, and routing
- Hands-on experience with Cisco networking equipment (switching and routing)
- Experience supporting physical network infrastructure in live or pre-live environments
- Basic understanding of wireless networking and fiber/copper cabling principles
- Exposure to network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, or similar platforms
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
- Comfortable working on-site in data centers or large facilities
- Willingness to travel for required training and project support
- Ability to work extended hours (50–60 hours/week) during critical project phases
- Associate's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field required
- Experience with Palo Alto firewalls
- Exposure to data center, critical facilities, or large enterprise environments
- Familiarity with command-line networking tools (SSH, ping, traceroute)
- Experience working in MSP, colo, or construction/commissioning environments
- Industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CCNA, or JNCIA
Qualifications
Must Haves
- 1–3 years of hands-on experience in a network support or systems administration role
- Comfortable working in active construction and commissioning environments and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as steel-toe boots, hard hats, and safety vests
- Ability to perform physical tasks including standing for extended periods, working in equipment racks, and lifting or moving network hardware as required
- Strong understanding of LAN/WAN fundamentals, including IP addressing, subnetting, VLANs, and routing
- Hands-on experience with Cisco networking equipment (switching and routing)
- Experience supporting physical network infrastructure in live or pre-live environments
- Basic understanding of wireless networking and fiber/copper cabling principles
- Exposure to network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, or similar platforms
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
- Comfortable working on-site in data centers or large facilities
- Willingness to travel for required training and project support
- Ability to work extended hours (50–60 hours/week) during critical project phases
- Associate's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field required
Nice to Haves
- Experience with Palo Alto firewalls
- Exposure to data center, critical facilities, or large enterprise environments
- Familiarity with command-line networking tools (SSH, ping, traceroute)
- Experience working in MSP, colo, or construction/commissioning environments
- Industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CCNA, or JNCIA
Benefits
- Full-time employment with opportunities for overtime depending on project phase
- Paid travel, lodging, and per diem for required training
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