Data Center Installation & Fiber Specialist

GCS Recruitment Specialists; Elmwood Park (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists is seeking a hands-on Datacenter Installation Specialist to support data center deployments, focusing on rack and stack, fiber installation, and structured cabling within a data center environment.

This role requires experience with fiber optics, network infrastructure, and documenting deployment work, with opportunities to collaborate with engineering, project management, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data center installations, rack and stack, or network infrastructure deployments.
• Hands‑on experience installing servers, switches, routers, cabinets, and rack equipment.
• Experience with fiber optic cabling, termination, patching, and testing.
• Knowledge of structured cabling standards and best practices.
• Experience reading rack elevations, schematics, and deployment plans.
• Strong troubleshooting and hardware break-fix skills.
• Ability to work onsite and perform physical installation activities.

Responsibilities

• Install and rack servers, switches, storage devices, and network equipment.
• Perform rack and stack activities including rails, cabinets, PDUs, and cable management systems.
• Route, terminate, label, and document fiber and copper cabling.
• Install and maintain fiber infrastructure, patch panels, and ODFs.
• Perform fiber testing, troubleshooting, and connectivity validation.
• Support hardware upgrades, replacements, decommissions, and break-fix activities.
• Read and interpret rack elevations, floor plans, and deployment documentation.
• Maintain accurate installation records and asset documentation.
• Support data center expansion and infrastructure upgrade projects.
• Work closely with engineering, project management, and operations teams.

Skills

Data center installs

Rack & stack

Fiber optic cabling

Structured cabling

Rack elevations

Troubleshooting

Onsite installation

Job description

GCS Recruitment Specialists is seeking a hands-on Datacenter Installation Specialist to support data center deployments, focusing on rack and stack, fiber installation, and structured cabling within a data center environment.

This role requires experience with fiber optics, network infrastructure, and documenting deployment work, with opportunities to collaborate with engineering, project management, and operations teams.