Configuration Technician Jobs
Configuration Technician jobs are open from entry-level to senior across manufacturing, defense, IT services, and telecom, with specializations in network device configuration, hardware setup, and enterprise software deployment. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Education Qualifications
Associate's Degree Information Technology preferred
Work Experience
A minimum of 2 years' progressive experience in a related field required
Other Work Experience
1-2 years of hands-on experience with router/switch, wireless, voice, security, and SAN solutions
Travel Requirements
None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Resolves issues by diagnosing problems, determining possible resolutions and implementing effective solutions.
- Demonstrates the discipline of planning, organizing and managing resources and activities to achieve specified outcomes within a clearly defined timeframe and standards.
- Identifies documentation needs and develops technical reference documentation in accordance with standards and styles.
- Communicates with clarity and precision, presenting complex information in a concise format that is audience appropriate.
Serves in a “player coach” role by managing, reviewing and conducting the day-to-day work in a specific technical domain area; applies domain knowledge to develop solutions to problems.
- Leverages technical knowledge of products to meet customer needs and understands market segments as well as market data trends.
- Demonstrates a concern for accuracy and thoroughness so that sufficiently detailed information is logged correctly.
- Ability to take instruction and independently execute on the directives.
- Ability to read engineering drawings (network designs documents, rack elevations)
- Knowledge of different testing hardware and software platforms
- Knowledge of a broad range of network infrastructure cable types and best practices.
- Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
- Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities and the ability to prioritize in a high-pressure environment.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- This role includes assignment of work for specific WWT customers. Some customers have specific on-boarding requirements, including background check and drug testing requirements that go beyond WWT's requirements. Ability to meet these requirements may be necessary for continued employment, depending on needs of the department.
Licenses and Certifications
CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Technician preferred
Physical Demands - Sitting: Frequently
- Standing: Constantly
- Walking: Frequently
- Stooping, kneeling, crouching: Frequently
- Reaching 30” to 72”: Constantly
- Eye/hand coordination: Constantly
- Lifting (up to 50lbs): Frequently
- Lifting Overhead: Occasionally
- Carrying: Frequently
- Twisting/Turning: Frequently
- Fine Motor Coordination (keying, labeling): Occasionally
- Fine Motor Coordination (pinch, tool use, stripping wire): Frequently
- Fine Motor Coordination (pick & place small parts): Constantly
- Gripping/Grasping: Frequently
- Climb (more than 2 steps): Occasionally
Working Environment
- Work near moving machinery: Constant
- Fumes or airborne particles: Frequent
- Toxic or caustic chemicals: Frequent
- Risk of electrical shock: Frequent
- Extremes: heat (non-weather): Occasional
Is this role an individual contributor or does it have direct reports?
Individual Contributor
Level of Autonomy
Work is accomplished with moderate supervision. Follows established and detailed directions. Work is reviewed for accuracy and overall adequacy.
Compensation/ Benefits
Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $19.50 an hour. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.
The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:
- Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
- Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
- Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program
Note: This is not an all-encompassing list and should not be used as a complete description of the plan's benefits. For more information, see our US benefits website at wwt.com/us-benefits.
We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for all!
If you require accessibility accommodation(s) or adjustment during any stage of the hiring process, please let your WWT Recruiter know. The recruiter will work with you to understand your needs and help ensure an accessible experience throughout the interview process. World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Configuration Technician - 2nd Shift - NAIC2 - L3
Why WWT?
World Wide Technology (WWT) strives to make a new world happen. WWT's work benefits clients and partners as much as it does its people and community across the globe.
Founded in 1990, WWT brings together strategy, deep technical expertise and world-class partnerships to help public and private sector organizations design, build and scale intelligent AI, digital, cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure solutions. Through its Advanced Technology Center (ATC)—a collaborative ecosystem featuring state-of-the-art hardware and software—WWT enables clients and partners to conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology and then deploy solutions at scale using its global integration and distribution capabilities.
With more than 14,000 team members and over 60 locations globally, WWT's culture—grounded in core values and leadership philosophies—has been recognized by Fortune® and Great Place to Work for its commitment to innovation, trust and creating a great place to work for all. WWT provides products and services to large enterprise, global service provider and public sector clients in up to 130 countries across six continents. Softchoice, a World Wide Technology company, supports commercial and SMB markets in the U.S. and Canada.
Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!
The Configuration Technician I role performs production level logical configurations and testing. This position follows detailed work instructions provided by Engineering team to accomplish tasks. This position also works cross-functionally with other teams within the Supply Chain organization. The Configuration Technician I role reports directly to the Production Supervisor.
Job Responsibilities
- Configuration & testing of multiple vendor networking, wireless, telecom and collaboration devices.
- Configuration & testing of core network storage and server technologies or general telecommunication products based on program needs
- Implement knowledge and strong understanding of how the operations of the department impact other diverse work units.
- Applies technical knowledge of product to ensure proper functionality and operation
- Assist in the optimization of work instructions and further documentation
- Assist in basic level troubleshooting process for defective devices, logical issues, or systematic errors on a wide range of technologies to ensure product is functional
- Logical work to load OS (Operating system), loading license, and update firmware per customer requirements
- Configure, upgrade, and test networking and telecom equipment (routers, switches, servers, wireless, voice, video, radio access network items based on program needs)
- Use established tools to communicate task status on a continuous basis
- Capture QC records and perform QC checks to validate logical configuration requirements
- Complete physical audit of equipment and accessories
- Understanding of installation and configuration instructions with various platforms of hardware and ensures accurate information capture
- Provide input for the continual improvement of customer production solutions
Education Qualifications
Associate's Degree Information Technology preferred
Work Experience
A minimum of 2 years' progressive experience in a related field required
Other Work Experience
1-2 years of hands-on experience with router/switch, wireless, voice, security, and SAN solutions
Travel Requirements
None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Resolves issues by diagnosing problems, determining possible resolutions and implementing effective solutions.
- Demonstrates the discipline of planning, organizing and managing resources and activities to achieve specified outcomes within a clearly defined timeframe and standards.
- Identifies documentation needs and develops technical reference documentation in accordance with standards and styles.
- Communicates with clarity and precision, presenting complex information in a concise format that is audience appropriate.
Serves in a “player coach” role by managing, reviewing and conducting the day-to-day work in a specific technical domain area; applies domain knowledge to develop solutions to problems.
- Leverages technical knowledge of products to meet customer needs and understands market segments as well as market data trends.
- Demonstrates a concern for accuracy and thoroughness so that sufficiently detailed information is logged correctly.
- Ability to take instruction and independently execute on the directives.
- Ability to read engineering drawings (network designs documents, rack elevations)
- Knowledge of different testing hardware and software platforms
- Knowledge of a broad range of network infrastructure cable types and best practices.
- Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
- Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities and the ability to prioritize in a high-pressure environment.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- This role includes assignment of work for specific WWT customers. Some customers have specific on-boarding requirements, including background check and drug testing requirements that go beyond WWT's requirements. Ability to meet these requirements may be necessary for continued employment, depending on needs of the department.
Licenses and Certifications
CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Technician preferred
Physical Demands - Sitting: Frequently
- Standing: Constantly
- Walking: Frequently
- Stooping, kneeling, crouching: Frequently
- Reaching 30” to 72”: Constantly
- Eye/hand coordination: Constantly
- Lifting (up to 50lbs): Frequently
- Lifting Overhead: Occasionally
- Carrying: Frequently
- Twisting/Turning: Frequently
- Fine Motor Coordination (keying, labeling): Occasionally
- Fine Motor Coordination (pinch, tool use, stripping wire): Frequently
- Fine Motor Coordination (pick & place small parts): Constantly
- Gripping/Grasping: Frequently
- Climb (more than 2 steps): Occasionally
Working Environment
- Work near moving machinery: Constant
- Fumes or airborne particles: Frequent
- Toxic or caustic chemicals: Frequent
- Risk of electrical shock: Frequent
- Extremes: heat (non-weather): Occasional
Is this role an individual contributor or does it have direct reports?
Individual Contributor
Level of Autonomy
Work is accomplished with moderate supervision. Follows established and detailed directions. Work is reviewed for accuracy and overall adequacy.
Compensation/ Benefits
Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $19.50 an hour. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.
The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:
- Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
- Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
- Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program
Note: This is not an all-encompassing list and should not be used as a complete description of the plan's benefits. For more information, see our US benefits website at wwt.com/us-benefits.
We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for all!
If you require accessibility accommodation(s) or adjustment during any stage of the hiring process, please let your WWT Recruiter know. The recruiter will work with you to understand your needs and help ensure an accessible experience throughout the interview process. World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Configuration Technician - 2nd Shift - NAIC2 - L3
Why WWT?
World Wide Technology (WWT) strives to make a new world happen. WWT's work benefits clients and partners as much as it does its people and community across the globe.
Founded in 1990, WWT brings together strategy, deep technical expertise and world-class partnerships to help public and private sector organizations design, build and scale intelligent AI, digital, cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure solutions. Through its Advanced Technology Center (ATC)—a collaborative ecosystem featuring state-of-the-art hardware and software—WWT enables clients and partners to conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology and then deploy solutions at scale using its global integration and distribution capabilities.
With more than 14,000 team members and over 60 locations globally, WWT's culture—grounded in core values and leadership philosophies—has been recognized by Fortune® and Great Place to Work for its commitment to innovation, trust and creating a great place to work for all. WWT provides products and services to large enterprise, global service provider and public sector clients in up to 130 countries across six continents. Softchoice, a World Wide Technology company, supports commercial and SMB markets in the U.S. and Canada.
Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!
The Configuration Technician I role performs production level logical configurations and testing. This position follows detailed work instructions provided by Engineering team to accomplish tasks. This position also works cross-functionally with other teams within the Supply Chain organization. The Configuration Technician I role reports directly to the Production Supervisor.
Job Responsibilities
- Configuration & testing of multiple vendor networking, wireless, telecom and collaboration devices.
- Configuration & testing of core network storage and server technologies or general telecommunication products based on program needs
- Implement knowledge and strong understanding of how the operations of the department impact other diverse work units.
- Applies technical knowledge of product to ensure proper functionality and operation
- Assist in the optimization of work instructions and further documentation
- Assist in basic level troubleshooting process for defective devices, logical issues, or systematic errors on a wide range of technologies to ensure product is functional
- Logical work to load OS (Operating system), loading license, and update firmware per customer requirements
- Configure, upgrade, and test networking and telecom equipment (routers, switches, servers, wireless, voice, video, radio access network items based on program needs)
- Use established tools to communicate task status on a continuous basis
- Capture QC records and perform QC checks to validate logical configuration requirements
- Complete physical audit of equipment and accessories
- Understanding of installation and configuration instructions with various platforms of hardware and ensures accurate information capture
- Provide input for the continual improvement of customer production solutions
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in configuration technician jobs.
- Hands-on experience configuring network devices, servers, or endpoint hardware
- CompTIA A+, Network+, or an equivalent vendor certification
- Proficiency with imaging and deployment tools such as SCCM or JAMF
- Ability to read and follow technical documentation and configuration scripts
- Associate degree or higher in information technology, electronics, or a related field
- Experience with ticketing systems and documenting configuration changes accurately
Tips for Your Configuration Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to each environment
Configuration technician roles vary sharply between network-focused shops and hardware deployment teams. Highlight the specific platforms you've configured, whether that's enterprise routers, endpoint devices, or software systems, so your resume matches the exact stack the employer lists.
List every relevant certification clearly
Certifications like CompTIA A+, Network+, and vendor-specific credentials carry real weight for configuration technician screening. Put them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so a hiring manager or automated screening system catches them immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists configuration technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your tools
Filter openings by the specific tools or platforms you know, such as SCCM, Cisco IOS, or JAMF. Applying to roles where your hands-on experience matches the job description exactly gives you a much stronger chance of clearing the initial review.
Prepare for a hands-on skills assessment
Many configuration technician interviews include a practical test, such as configuring a device in a lab environment or walking through a troubleshooting scenario. Practice working through configurations out loud so you can explain your reasoning to an interviewer in real time.
Negotiate on the full offer, not just base pay
Configuration technician roles often include shift differentials, on-call pay, or tool allowances that vary by employer. After you receive an offer, ask specifically about those components, since they can meaningfully change the total value even when the base salary looks fixed.
Configuration Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most configuration technicians?
The most active employers for configuration technicians right now are iT1, World Wide Technology, and Future Tech Enterprise, and the most openings are in Utah, Illinois, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors and managed IT service providers tend to post consistently throughout the year.
How many configuration technician jobs are remote?
About 25% of configuration technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by specialization. Software and cloud configuration roles are more likely to be remote, while hardware imaging, device staging, and on-site deployment roles almost always require a physical presence.
How do you become a configuration technician?
Start by earning a foundational certification such as CompTIA A+ or Network+, which signals baseline competency to employers. Build hands-on experience through lab work, home networks, or entry-level help desk roles where you handle device setup. From there, pursue a specialization in networking, endpoint management, or systems configuration to qualify for mid-level positions.
Can you get a configuration technician job with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level configuration technician roles do exist, particularly at managed service providers and device staging companies. Employers hiring at this level typically value certifications and demonstrable lab experience over work history. Building a home lab, documenting a personal project, or completing a vocational program can substitute for professional experience when applying to those openings.
What does the configuration technician interview process look like?
Most configuration technician interviews start with a phone or video screen covering your background and the tools you've used. A technical round follows, often including scenario-based questions or a hands-on assessment where you configure a device or troubleshoot a setup. Some employers add a final interview with a team lead to assess how you work within documented processes and change control procedures.
Where can I find and apply to configuration technician jobs?
You can find and apply to configuration technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and technical background, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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