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Description
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
The person in this role will be the sole "boots on the ground" IT support for the new facility in Columbus, acting as a "Jack of all trades." Key responsibilities include:
End-User & Desktop Support: Acting as the main point of contact for all day-to-day support issues for end users.
Infrastructure Management:
Designing the network, setting up security cameras, and provisioning internet circuits.
During the construction phase, responsibilities include designing access point layouts, running fiber, and getting all equipment racked, stacked, and turned on.
The role is responsible for the facility's network "top to bottom," including managing vendor relationships.
This includes working with and providing remote support for various vendors, some of whom may be in other countries.
Communication and Collaboration:
Working closely with on-site management and supervisors.
Coordinating with the central IT team for issues that are out of scope, such as firewall management and application development support.
Process and Compliance:
Following all company procedures for cybersecurity, audit processes, and change management.
Company Overview
Structure: The position is for a new plant in Columbus, MS. This team includes developers and network engineers.
Technology Stack:
The company is an all-Fortinet shop (firewalls, switches, access points).
They are currently a VMWare shop.
The company uses in-house applications written by their own development team.
Culture: The team culture emphasizes a "can-do" attitude, where employees are expected to be proactive and not say "that's not my job." The top priority in hiring is finding someone with the right attitude and personality who is willing to learn.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, MS.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $70000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Medical, dental and prescription insuranceVision and hearing coverageHealth Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Life and AD&D insuranceDisability coverageProfit sharing and retirement savingsStock benefitsPaid vacation and holidaysEducationalassistanceDependent child scholarshipsEmployee well-being programContinuous training and career development opportunities
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Columbus,MS.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.
About TEKsystemsWe're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global ServicesWere a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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