Data Center Engineer: Hands-On Hardware & Infra Ops

GCS Recruitment Specialists; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists is seeking an hands-on Engineer to support critical IT infrastructure in a Denver data center. The role covers hardware deployment, rack and stack, break/fix support, asset management, and adherence to SOPs to maximize uptime.

You will troubleshoot Windows 11 and Linux systems, image and deploy laptops, perform basic network validation, and maintain accurate asset records. The position requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to operate in a

Qualifications

• 1+ year hands-on IT, infrastructure, desktop support, or data center experience.
• Experience troubleshooting computer hardware and operating systems.
• Knowledge of Windows 11, Linux operating systems, laptop imaging and deployment.
• Basic networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Hardware diagnostics and repair.
• Experience with a ticketing or incident management system.
• Ability to lift and move IT equipment in a data center environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, rack, stack, cable, and decommission servers, network devices, and storage equipment.
• Perform hardware break/fix activities including component replacements.
• Execute SOPs, maintenance activities, and change management requests.
• Respond to high-priority incidents affecting data center infrastructure.
• Image, configure, and deploy laptops and support equipment.
• Troubleshoot hardware, OS, and application issues.
• Provide printer and peripheral support for onsite teams.
• Perform basic network troubleshooting and connectivity validation.
• Install and manage copper and fiber network cabling.
• Audit inventory and maintain accurate asset records.
• Work ticket queues and resolve incidents within SLAs; participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

Windows 11

Linux

Hardware troubleshooting

IT asset management

Networking basics

Ticketing systems

SOP compliance

Data center operations

Job description

GCS Recruitment Specialists is seeking an hands-on Engineer to support critical IT infrastructure in a Denver data center. The role covers hardware deployment, rack and stack, break/fix support, asset management, and adherence to SOPs to maximize uptime.

You will troubleshoot Windows 11 and Linux systems, image and deploy laptops, perform basic network validation, and maintain accurate asset records. The position requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to operate in a