Data Center Hardware Engineer — Fast-Paced IT Ops

GCS Recruitment Specialists; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists is seeking a hands-on ISP Engineer to support critical IT infrastructure in a data center. You will deploy hardware, rack and stack servers, validate network connectivity, and perform break/fix activities to maximize uptime.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year IT or data center experience, familiarity with Windows and Linux, and comfort following SOPs in a fast-paced environment. Daily duties include asset management, ticket handling, and participation in on-call

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Install, rack, stack, cable, and decommission servers and networking gear.
• Perform hardware break/fix activities including replacement of disks, memory, power supplies, NICs, and other server components.
• Execute SOPs, maintenance activities, and approved change management requests.
• Respond to high-priority incidents and operational events impacting data center infrastructure.
• Image, configure, and deploy laptops and support equipment used within the data center environment.
• Troubleshoot hardware, operating systems, and application-related issues.
• Provide printer and peripheral support for onsite teams.
• Maintain accurate tracking of IT assets and equipment.
• Support receiving, staging, deployment, and decommissioning activities.
• Audit inventory and ensure documentation is updated according to operating standards.
• Work ticket queues and resolve incidents within defined SLAs.
• Escalate issues appropriately when procedures do not provide a clear resolution path.
• Participate in on-call rotations and shift coverage requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency projects.

Skills

Hardware troubleshooting

Data center operations

Ticketing systems

On-call support

Tools

Windows 11

Linux

Laptop imaging

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

Job description

GCS Recruitment Specialists is seeking a hands-on ISP Engineer to support critical IT infrastructure in a data center. You will deploy hardware, rack and stack servers, validate network connectivity, and perform break/fix activities to maximize uptime.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year IT or data center experience, familiarity with Windows and Linux, and comfort following SOPs in a fast-paced environment. Daily duties include asset management, ticket handling, and participation in on-call