Graduate Talent Program – Technology Infrastructure

Job Description

Graduate Talent Program | Black Box

The Tone:
This is a Graduate Talent Program at Black Box, located in Plano, TX. Black Box is a global solutions integrator and digital technology partner, with nearly 45 years of experience connecting people and devices and delivering solutions and services for IT infrastructure and networks. This program is essential for equipping recent graduates with real-world skills across in-demand technology fields, providing the tools, mentorship, and industry exposure needed to jump-start careers in areas like cybersecurity, infrastructure deployment, or network operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Graduate Talent Program
• Type: Full-time (program duration)
• Location: In-person, Plano, TX

• Mission: To equip recent graduates with real-world skills and industry exposure across in-demand fields like cybersecurity, infrastructure deployment, and network operations.
• Tech Stack: Structured Cabling Systems, network infrastructure, data center environments, rack and stack methodologies, cable management, system monitoring tools, technical project design documents, manufacturer installation guidelines.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Infrastructure Deployment: Assist in the installation and decommissioning of structured cabling and network infrastructure within data center environments.
• Hardware Management: Support rack, stack, and cable management activities in accordance with industry standards, engineering guidelines, and best practices.
• System Monitoring: Participate in monitoring data center systems and environments, identifying alarms or irregular conditions, and analyzing and escalating findings under guidance.
• Technical Documentation: Read, interpret, and apply project design drawings, technical plans, specifications, and manufacturer installation guidelines for skill development.
• Compliance and Reporting: Document technical work performed, observations, and system-related findings while maintaining compliance with customer safety, security, and quality requirements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) interested in launching a career in the tech industry, specifically in cybersecurity, infrastructure deployment, or network operations.
• Experience: No prior professional experience required, as this program is designed for recent graduates entering the tech industry.
• Skills: Ability to learn and apply technical concepts related to IT infrastructure and systems operations; proficiency in reading and interpreting technical project design documents and manufacturer guidelines; commitment to following safety, quality, and production standards; foundational understanding of network and data center environments; analytical skills for identifying and escalating system irregularities.
• Bonus: A strong passion for or foundational interest in cybersecurity, infrastructure deployment, or network operations.