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Network Technician, Day Shift A

Samsung SDS America, Taylor, TX, United States


Company Overview
Samsung SDS is the digital arm of the Samsung group and a global provider of cloud and digital transformation innovations. Samsung SDS delivers enterprise‑grade solutions and services in cloud, secure mobility, analytics / AI, digital marketing and digital workspace. We enable our customers in government, financial services, healthcare, and other industries to drive business in a hyper‑connected economy, helping them to increase productivity, safeguard assets, and make smarter decisions.

Position Summary
Samsung SDSA is looking for an energetic Network Technician for our compressed night shift to support our Network Team at our manufacturing campus in Taylor, TX. This technician will work closely with the Network Team to actively perform network monitoring, provide first‑level troubleshooting to network issues, escalations to the network team, communicate with internal teams about alerts/issues, participate in network issues resolution as needed, perform network audits, and occasionally support the network team for project execution during night change windows. The role requires following SOPs, a strong work attitude, willingness to help others, a sense of responsibility, passion for networks, and a desire to learn. The technician will adhere to all Samsung policies, follow procedures, and be flexible with schedule per job demands. The role is fully onsite – Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday from 7 PM to 7 AM, with occasional night shift support per business needs. Technician must live within an hour from north Taylor, TX.

Responsibilities

Proactive network monitoring and first level of support to network incidents for night shift

Proactively work with Network Engineers and Cable Technicians on network incident prevention and service restoration

Support the Network Team with lab setups, device OS upgrades, new device configuration, network audits, and other small projects as needed

Network equipment configuration, and replacement of faulty network equipment under Network Team's guidance

Participate as a buddy check for network engineers during night change windows

Create vendor support cases, and follow up to process RMAs

Provide occasional extended hours support during high project season, and during site maintenance day

Respond to incidents within SLA

Follow SOPs, create reports as requested, update management systems, and effectively communicate with team members and management

Creation of daily pass down report

Requirements
Required Qualifications

Highschool Diploma or Equivalent

2+ years of Network Help Desk or Network Technician experience

Cisco Certified Technician (CCT) or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or CompTIA A+ certification

Experience with VLANs, Subnetting, IP Addresses, Ethernet Cables, Fiber Optic Cables, SSH, Telnet, Traceroute, Optical Transceivers, Hubs, Switches

Must live within 1 hour of Taylor, Texas

Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio

Ability to work well within a team and mentor other network technicians

Strong sense of responsibility

Able to occasionally lift equipment up to 40lb

Able to occasionally wear a complete cleanroom smock inside an electronic semiconductor facility

Must be eligible to work in the US for any employer without restrictions and be based in the continental US for this remote position

Preferred Qualifications

CCNA Certification or 3 years experience in a network technician role

Associate Degree or higher

Experience with switch configuration, IP subnetting, and network troubleshooting

Benefits

Top‑notch medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

Wellness program

Parental leave

401K match and savings plan

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time off

Additional benefits

Samsung SDS America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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