Data Center Hardware & Network Engineer

GCS Recruitment Specialists; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists is seeking a hands-on ISP Engineer to support critical IT infrastructure within a data center. You will handle hardware deployment, rack and stack, asset management, and network validation to ensure maximum uptime.

The ideal candidate brings hardware troubleshooting skills, familiarity with Windows 11 and Linux, SOP-driven work style, and reliability in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Install, rack, stack, cable, and decommission servers and network devices.
• Perform hardware break/fix activities including replacement of disks, memory, power supplies, NICs, and other 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.
• Perform basic network troubleshooting and connectivity validation.
• Install and manage copper and fiber network cabling.
• Trace cable paths and verify port connectivity.
• Support structured cabling standards and documentation requirements.
• Maintain accurate tracking of IT assets and equipment.
• Support receiving, staging, deployment, and decommissioning activities.
• Audit inventory and ensure documentation is updated according to operational standards.
• Work ticket queues and resolve incidents within defined SLAs.
• Escalate issues when needed and participate in on-call rotations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency projects.

Skills

Windows 11

Linux OS

Hardware diagnostics

Troubleshooting

SOP adherence

On-call readiness

Tools

Laptop imaging

TCP/IP/DNS/DHCP

Job description

GCS Recruitment Specialists is seeking a hands-on ISP Engineer to support critical IT infrastructure within a data center. You will handle hardware deployment, rack and stack, asset management, and network validation to ensure maximum uptime.

The ideal candidate brings hardware troubleshooting skills, familiarity with Windows 11 and Linux, SOP-driven work style, and reliability in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.