Network Technician

Morris Technology Solutions; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Morris Technology Solutions is seeking a Network Technician to support an enterprise network infrastructure project for a healthcare organization. This onsite contract role focuses on hands‑on network infrastructure support, equipment deployment, and migration activities within a hospital environment.

The ideal candidate will assist with installation, migration, and maintenance of network devices, including Cisco equipment, patch panels, and structured cabling.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of networking/IT infrastructure experience
• Basic TCP/IP and switching concepts
• Experience with enterprise hardware in healthcare or large campuses is a plus
• Ability to follow documented procedures and maintain detailed records
• Onsite work with ability to lift/move network equipment
• Must be available to work onsite Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Migrate devices and network equipment during project migrations.
• Replace patch cables between switches and patch panels as part of migrations.
• Decommission legacy network hardware after cutovers.
• Perform hands‑on infrastructure work in IT closets and equipment rooms.
• Follow migration plans and project documentation to ensure successful device cutovers.
• Document completed work and report progress to the technical team.

Skills

Networking concepts

TCP/IP

Enterprise networking

Documentation

Onsite troubleshooting

Education

Associate's degree or technical training in IT/Networking

Tools

Cisco Catalyst switches

Job description

Job Summary

Morris Technology Solutions is seeking a Network Technician to support an anticipated enterprise network infrastructure project for a healthcare organization. This is an onsite contract opportunity focused on hands‑on network infrastructure support, equipment deployment, and migration activities. In this role, the Network Technician will assist with the installation, migration, and maintenance of network‑connected devices and infrastructure within a healthcare environment. Responsibilities may include working with Cisco networking equipment, patch panels, structured cabling, and other network hardware to support infrastructure upgrades and network connectivity. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, comfortable working with network hardware, and able to work both independently and collaboratively with technical teams to support project activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Migrate devices including computers, printers, badge readers, security cameras, and other network‑connected equipment.
• Remove and replace patch cables between switches and patch panels as part of network migration activities.
• Assist with the decommissioning and removal of legacy network hardware following successful cutovers.
• Perform hands‑on infrastructure work within multiple IT closets and equipment rooms across the hospital campus.
• Follow migration plans, project documentation, and established procedures to ensure successful device cutovers.
• Document completed work and communicate project progress with technical team members.
• Maintain an organized and safe work environment while performing onsite infrastructure work.
• Collaborate with network engineers and other technical teams to complete migration activities efficiently and with minimal disruption.

Required Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in networking, IT infrastructure, desktop support, or a related technical role.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts including switches, structured cabling, patch panels, and TCP/IP.
• Experience working with network hardware in an enterprise environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow documented procedures.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members.
• Ability to lift and move network equipment and work within IT closets as needed.
• Must be able to work onsite Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Ability to work occasional after‑hours shifts as needed to support department schedules and migration activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting network migration, infrastructure refresh, or hardware deployment projects.
• Experience working with Cisco networking equipment, including Catalyst switches.
• Experience supporting enterprise healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, or other large campus environments.
• Associate's degree or technical training in Information Technology, Networking, or a related field.
• CCNA certification or progress toward certification is a plus.