IT Data Center Technician (MSIC)

COLSA Corporation is seeking a hands-on Data Center Technician to support the Missile and Space Intelligence Center (MSIC) in Huntsville, Alabama. This is an on-site position responsible for the physical installation, configuration, maintenance, and lifecycle management of data center infrastructure supporting lab and production environments.In this role, you will work directly with server and infrastructure hardware, supporting everything from equipment layout and rack installation to power distribution, cabling, cooling, and documentation. You will help ensure data center environments remain organized, reliable, scalable, and operating efficiently.

Duties:

• Physical Infrastructure & Deployment: Complete hardware installations, rack integrations, and lifecycle maintenance for servers, network switches, and secure communications assets across fixed facilities and deployable systems.
• Cabling & Connectivity: Implement and maintain structured cabling solutions (Fiber/Copper) following industry best practices for airflow, signal integrity, cable management, and long-term maintenance.
• Systems Integration & Troubleshooting: Conduct root-cause investigations, diagnostic testing, and real-time troubleshooting for physical layer connectivity, network outages, hardware failures, and system software deficiencies.
• Lifecycle & Inventory Management: Assist in lifecycle asset management, maintenance standards, and project-specific inventory tracking to ensure 100% equipment readiness with zero downtime during deployments.
• Documentation & Standards: Maintain "Single Source of Truth" operational documentation, including topology maps, cable diagrams, and rack configurations. Enforce strict labeling and COMSEC/security compliance standards.
• Quality & Environmental Controls: Perform regular floor audits, monitor environmental/power systems (PDUs, cooling), and ensure all change control and quality standards are strictly met.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and are at the center of our core values. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and become part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn more about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://colsa.com/culture_benefits