Data Center Engineer: Hands-On IT Infra & Uptime

GCS Recruitment Specialists; Robbinsville Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists seeks a hands-on Data Center Engineer to support critical IT infrastructure within a data center environment. You will deploy hardware, rack and cable equipment, perform break/fix, and follow SOPs to maximize uptime.

The role requires strong hardware troubleshooting, familiarity with Windows 11, Linux, networking basics, asset management, and the ability to work in fast-paced, on-call settings.

Qualifications

• 1+ year hands-on IT, infrastructure, or data center experience.
• Experience troubleshooting computer hardware and operating systems.
• Familiar with Windows 11, Linux, imaging and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Install, rack, stack, cable, and decommission servers and network devices.
• Perform hardware break/fix activities and component replacements.
• Follow SOPs and manage change requests.
• Respond to high-priority incidents impacting data center services.
• Image, configure, and deploy laptops and support equipment.
• Troubleshoot hardware, OS, and applications.
• Perform basic network troubleshooting and cabling tasks.
• Maintain accurate asset inventory and documentation.
• Work on-call shifts and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Hands-on IT

Data center experience

Troubleshooting hardware

SOP adherence

On-call readiness

Tools

Windows 11

Linux OS

Imaging & deployment

Basic networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)

Hardware diagnostics

Job description

GCS Recruitment Specialists seeks a hands-on Data Center Engineer to support critical IT infrastructure within a data center environment. You will deploy hardware, rack and cable equipment, perform break/fix, and follow SOPs to maximize uptime.

The role requires strong hardware troubleshooting, familiarity with Windows 11, Linux, networking basics, asset management, and the ability to work in fast-paced, on-call settings.