L3 IT Support Engineer

Gcs-Recruitment-Specialists; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Gcs-Recruitment-Specialists in the United States Mississippi Canton area is seeking an L3 IT Support Engineer to support critical infrastructure and hardware operations across multiple Operations facilities. This hands-on role involves deploying hardware, troubleshooting connectivity, and maintaining operational excellence in a live environment.

As part of a staff augmentation program, technicians will work alongside Amazon's existing site teams to provide onsite technical support during peak

Qualifications

• Hands-on data center experience with live facilities.
• Experience building, imaging and deploying hardware at scale.
• Strong understanding of hardware and peripherals.
• Knowledge of Layer 1/2 networking concepts.
• Proficiency with Windows 11; Linux CLI comfort.
• Ability to follow SOPs and resolve issues quickly.
• Experience with enterprise ticketing systems such as ServiceNow.

Responsibilities

• Build, image, configure, and deploy hardware across facilities.
• Provide device and connectivity issue support.
• Troubleshoot Layer 1/2 problems, including cabling and diagnostics.
• Install fiber and structured cabling; rack-and-stack activities.
• Execute change management tasks per SOPs.
• Respond to incidents in a live environment and escalate as needed.
• Manage tickets and assist new team members; contribute to improvements.

Skills

Data center experience

Hardware imaging/deployment

Layer 1/2 networking

Windows 11

Linux command line

Troubleshooting

SOP/compliance

Ticketing systems knowledge

Tools

ServiceNow

Ticketing platforms

Job description

Job Title: L3IT Support Engineer

Contract: 12+ Months Contract (Extension Potential)

Schedule: Must be flexible to work day shifts, front-half nights, or back-half nights

Job Description

We are loking for L3 IT Support Engineer to support critical infrastructure and hardware operations across multiple Operations facilities. This is a hands-on technical role working in a live, mission-critical environment, supporting hardware deployments, troubleshooting connectivity issues, executing technical procedures, and maintaining operational excellence across site infrastructure.

As part of a staff augmentation program, technicians will work alongside Amazon's existing site teams to provide onsite technical support during peak operational periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, image, configure, and deploy hardware equipment across facilities.
• Provide support for devices, peripherals, and connectivity-related issues.
• Perform Layer 1 and Layer 2 troubleshooting, including cabling, patching, and port diagnostics.
• Install and support fiber cabling, structured cabling, and rack-and-stack activities.
• Execute change management tasks and routine technical procedures following documented SOPs.
• Respond to technical incidents and emergent events within a live operational environment.
• Escalate issues appropriately when problems fall outside documented procedures.
• Manage and update tickets through enterprise ticketing systems.
• Support new team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on technical experience in a data center, critical facility, field service, infrastructure, or live-site environment.
• Experience building, imaging, and deploying hardware at scale.
• Strong understanding of computer hardware and peripheral devices.
• Knowledge of Layer 1 and Layer 2 networking concepts.
• Experience with structured cabling, patch panels, and fiber optics.
• Working knowledge of Windows 11.
• Comfortable working within Linux command-line environments.
• Ability to follow documented processes and standard operating procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience using ServiceNow or other ticketing platforms.
• Familiarity with rack-and-stack deployments.

Shift Patterns

• Sunday to Wednesday | 2:30 PM - 12:00 AM
• Thursday to Sunday | 2:30 PM - 12:00 AM
• Monday to Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM