Junior Data Center Technician (L1)

One of our clients is urgently looking for a Jr. Data Center Technician (L1).

Positions: 10 (1-3 years of experience)

Hourly: $30 - $35 per hour (1099/C2C)

Location: Olive Branch, MS

Duration: 1-2 months (could be extended for another 2-3 months)

Scope of Work

Responsibilities

• Connect racks to designated test drops.
• Execute client-provided scripts and procedures.
• Follow written work instructions.
• Communicate with the client''s Test Engineers (TEs).
• Report status, issues, and test results.
• Escalate problems to client engineering staff.
• Follow site safety and security requirements.

Out of Scope

Technicians are not responsible for:

• Network troubleshooting beyond basic connectivity checks.
• Repairing servers, racks, or networking equipment.
• Diagnosing hardware failures.
• Root cause analysis.
• Engineering decisions.
• Writing or modifying scripts.
• Configuring switches, routers, or servers unless specifically requested.
• Test plan creation.
• Quality assurance ownership.
• Equipment procurement.
• Project management beyond technician coordination.
• Providing tools or specialized test equipment unless agreed upon.
• Overtime, weekends, or shift extensions unless approved.
• Travel

Assumptions

• Client provides all hardware, software, accounts, badges, and access.
• Client provides documented procedures.
• Client provides TE supervision and escalation contacts.
• Hours over 40/week are billed at the agreed overtime rate.
• Minimum 8-hour daily billing.
• Billing begins once technicians are onsite and available.
• Changes in headcount or schedule require advance notice.