Datacenter Installation Specialist: Fiber & Rack

GCS Recruitment Specialists; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists is seeking a hands-on Datacenter Installation Specialist to support data center infrastructure deployments and ISP-related projects. This role focuses on rack and stack activities, fiber infrastructure installation, structured cabling, and ongoing support within a data center environment.

You'll work onsite in Evanston, IL, collaborating with engineering, project management, and operations teams to install and document cabling, hardware, and connectivity, while

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data center installations or network deployments.
• Hands-on experience with servers, switches, routers, cabinets, and rack equipment.
• Experience with fiber optic cabling, testing, and termination.
• Knowledge of structured cabling standards and deployment documentation.
• Ability to read rack elevations, schematics, and deployment plans.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Willingness to work on-site in data center environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, rack, and configure servers, switches, storage devices, and network gear.
• Perform rack-and-stack activities including rails, cabinets, PDUs, and cable management.
• Route, terminate, label, and document fiber and copper cabling.
• Install and maintain fiber infrastructure, patch panels, and ODFs.
• Test fiber, troubleshoot, and validate connectivity.
• Support hardware upgrades, replacements, and decommissions.
• Interpret rack elevations, floor plans, and deployment documents.
• Maintain accurate installation records and asset documentation.
• Support data center expansion and infrastructure upgrades.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and operations teams.

Skills

Data center installation

Rack and stack hardware

Fiber optic cabling installation

Structured cabling standards

Reading rack elevations & deployment

Troubleshooting & break-fix

On-site physical installation

Job description

GCS Recruitment Specialists is seeking a hands-on Datacenter Installation Specialist to support data center infrastructure deployments and ISP-related projects. This role focuses on rack and stack activities, fiber infrastructure installation, structured cabling, and ongoing support within a data center environment.

You'll work onsite in Evanston, IL, collaborating with engineering, project management, and operations teams to install and document cabling, hardware, and connectivity, while