Data Center IT Engineer — Hardware & Network Ops

GCS Recruitment Specialists; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists is seeking an hands-on ISP Engineer to support data center infrastructure in a fast-paced environment. The role involves hardware deployment, rack and stack, network validation, and on-site incident response.

You will image and deploy laptops, troubleshoot hardware and OS, and manage assets while following SOPs. On-call rotations and SLA-driven duties are part of the job.

This position requires 1+ year in IT or data center roles and strong attention to detail.

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), and hardware diagnostics/repair.

Responsibilities

• Install, rack, stack, cable, and decommission servers, network devices, and storage equipment.
• 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.
• Support Windows 11 and Linux operating systems.
• 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 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

Windows 11

Linux

Laptop imaging

Networking basics

Hardware diagnostics

Job description

GCS Recruitment Specialists is seeking an hands-on ISP Engineer to support data center infrastructure in a fast-paced environment. The role involves hardware deployment, rack and stack, network validation, and on-site incident response.

You will image and deploy laptops, troubleshoot hardware and OS, and manage assets while following SOPs. On-call rotations and SLA-driven duties are part of the job.

This position requires 1+ year in IT or data center roles and strong attention to detail.