Phaxis
Network Engineer - Intermediate Network Engineer - Intermediate
Phaxis, New York, New York, us, 10261
10 months contract with potential to hire
$45-55/hr W2
ONSITE NYC
Role Summary As a Lab Infrastructure Technician, you will work closely with Lab & Network Manager to build, maintain, and support the lab environments essential for testing video streaming across multiple platforms. You will handle day-to-day tasks related to lab hardware setup, including building device racks, managing network infrastructure, and ensuring all lab equipment is ready to support high-quality streaming tests. Your expertise with audio/video (AV) equipment and previous experience in a streaming lab setting will be crucial in enhancing our DAAS capabilities, ensuring smooth lab operations, and enabling high-bandwidth testing.
Key Responsibilities • Assemble, install, and maintain device racks with up to 30 test devices per rack, supporting the firms app across platforms. • Run, test, and manage network cabling, including fiber optics, to ensure uninterrupted high bandwidth streaming and testing capabilities. • Set up, configure, and troubleshoot AV equipment, including testing TVs and streaming devices, to maintain optimal testing conditions. • Configure and maintain network switches to support Quality Engineers' testing requirements and ensure secure, high-speed connections across labs. • Provide hands-on support to the Quality Engineering teams in using the lab infrastructure effectively, troubleshooting network issues, and ensuring uninterrupted access to remote testing tools. • Maintain detailed records of equipment, configurations, and maintenance schedules. Document standard operating procedures for lab setup, network configurations, and AV system management.
Required Qualifications • 3+ years of experience in a streaming testing lab or similar environment, including hardware assembly, network cabling, and device management. • Proficiency in configuring network switches/routers, VPN's, setting up and testing various types of network and AV connections and understanding network security best practices. • Strong background in setting up and managing AV equipment, particularly in a lab environment. • Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware, network, and AV issues, with a focus on maintaining uninterrupted testing conditions. • Proven ability to work well with technical leads, engineering teams, and external vendors, ensuring alignment on project needs. • Ability to maintain organized records and implement best practices in equipment management and documentation. • Strong attention to detail & cable management skills. • Must be able to lift and moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications • Certifications in network management (e.g., CompTIA Network+, CCNA) are a plus. • In-depth experience with streaming technology or media testing labs is highly desirable. Why Join Us? As a Lab Infrastructure Technician, you'll be instrumental in delivering top-quality streaming experiences for our users. You'll support a cutting-edge lab environment and work alongside a talented team that values innovation and high standards.
Role Summary As a Lab Infrastructure Technician, you will work closely with Lab & Network Manager to build, maintain, and support the lab environments essential for testing video streaming across multiple platforms. You will handle day-to-day tasks related to lab hardware setup, including building device racks, managing network infrastructure, and ensuring all lab equipment is ready to support high-quality streaming tests. Your expertise with audio/video (AV) equipment and previous experience in a streaming lab setting will be crucial in enhancing our DAAS capabilities, ensuring smooth lab operations, and enabling high-bandwidth testing.
Key Responsibilities • Assemble, install, and maintain device racks with up to 30 test devices per rack, supporting the firms app across platforms. • Run, test, and manage network cabling, including fiber optics, to ensure uninterrupted high bandwidth streaming and testing capabilities. • Set up, configure, and troubleshoot AV equipment, including testing TVs and streaming devices, to maintain optimal testing conditions. • Configure and maintain network switches to support Quality Engineers' testing requirements and ensure secure, high-speed connections across labs. • Provide hands-on support to the Quality Engineering teams in using the lab infrastructure effectively, troubleshooting network issues, and ensuring uninterrupted access to remote testing tools. • Maintain detailed records of equipment, configurations, and maintenance schedules. Document standard operating procedures for lab setup, network configurations, and AV system management.
Required Qualifications • 3+ years of experience in a streaming testing lab or similar environment, including hardware assembly, network cabling, and device management. • Proficiency in configuring network switches/routers, VPN's, setting up and testing various types of network and AV connections and understanding network security best practices. • Strong background in setting up and managing AV equipment, particularly in a lab environment. • Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware, network, and AV issues, with a focus on maintaining uninterrupted testing conditions. • Proven ability to work well with technical leads, engineering teams, and external vendors, ensuring alignment on project needs. • Ability to maintain organized records and implement best practices in equipment management and documentation. • Strong attention to detail & cable management skills. • Must be able to lift and moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications • Certifications in network management (e.g., CompTIA Network+, CCNA) are a plus. • In-depth experience with streaming technology or media testing labs is highly desirable. Why Join Us? As a Lab Infrastructure Technician, you'll be instrumental in delivering top-quality streaming experiences for our users. You'll support a cutting-edge lab environment and work alongside a talented team that values innovation and high standards.