Network Technician

Job Summary

Morris Technology Solutions is seeking a Network Technician to support ongoing IT infrastructure projects for a leading healthcare organization in Worcester, MA. This is a full-time, onsite contract opportunity expected to last at least 9 months, with the potential to extend as additional project work arises.

This hands-on role will focus on Ethernet cabling, network closet organization, device migrations, and connectivity troubleshooting across multiple healthcare facilities. Most work will take place in Worcester, with travel to other campuses as project needs arise.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and experienced with physical network infrastructure in enterprise IT environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on network infrastructure work in IT closets and equipment rooms across multiple campuses.
• Manage, organize, route, and patch Ethernet cabling.
• Support migrations of network-connected devices and equipment.
• Perform port tracing, link verification, and basic connectivity diagnostics.
• Assist with the removal and decommissioning of legacy network hardware.
• Maintain organized network closets, cabling, and equipment connections.
• Perform basic switch configuration tasks as needed, such as assigning VLANs to switch ports and updating port descriptions.
• Follow project documentation and established procedures to ensure work is completed accurately.
• Work independently and coordinate with network engineers and other technical teams as needed.
• Travel between healthcare facilities to support ongoing infrastructure projects.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience working with Ethernet cabling and physical network infrastructure.
• Experience organizing and maintaining IT/network closets or working in a data center environment.
• Familiarity with patching, device migrations, port tracing, link verification, and connectivity troubleshooting.
• Basic understanding of network switches, ports, and Ethernet connectivity.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when identifying, labeling, and managing network connections.
• Ability to work independently and manage assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable performing physical infrastructure work in IT closets and equipment rooms.
• Ability to travel between healthcare campuses as project needs arise.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting network infrastructure migrations, hardware refreshes, or equipment deployments.
• Familiarity with Cisco networking equipment and switches.
• Experience performing basic switch configuration changes, including VLAN assignments and updating switch port descriptions.
• Experience working in enterprise healthcare, higher education, or other large campus environments.
• Experience with network cabling, patch panels, cable management, and troubleshooting physical connectivity issues.
• Relevant networking certifications, such as CompTIA Network+ or CCNA, are a plus.