IT Technician

IT Technician

📍 Canton, MS
🏢 100% Onsite
📅 Contract Opportunity

We are seeking a hands-on IT Technician to support hardware, infrastructure, and operational technology environments within a fast-paced, mission-critical facility. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in IT support, hardware deployment, networking, data centers, desktop support, or field services.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, configure, image, and deploy hardware devices and equipment.
• Perform rack & stack installations and hardware deployments.
• Troubleshoot hardware, peripheral, and connectivity issues.
• Install, label, and maintain fiber and copper cabling.
• Support Layer 1 and Layer 2 networking activities, including cabling, patching, and port troubleshooting.
• Execute break/fix repairs and component replacements.
• Work through ticket queues, incident requests, and maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate inventory, asset tracking, and technical documentation.
• Follow change management procedures and escalate issues when necessary.

Required Qualifications

• 1 year of hands-on IT support, infrastructure, field service, or data center experience.
• Experience with hardware installation, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Windows environments and basic Linux administration.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, cabling, and connectivity troubleshooting.
• Experience with structured cabling, fiber optics, or data center infrastructure.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in an onsite operational environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a data center, warehouse, manufacturing, or critical facility environment.
• Experience with ticketing systems and incident management.
• CompTIA A , Network , CCNA, CCNP, or similar certifications.
• Experience with rack & stack deployments and server hardware support.