Datacenter Installation Specialist: Fiber & Rack Expert

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

Job summary

GCS Recruitment seeks a hands-on Datacenter Installation Specialist to support data center infrastructure deployments and ISP-related projects. The role focuses on rack and stack, fiber installation, structured cabling, and ongoing data center support.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in data centers, fiber optics, and network infrastructure installations, with strong documentation and on-site execution skills.

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 installations

Rack and stack

Fiber optic cabling

Structured cabling standards

Rack elevations & deployment plans

Troubleshooting hardware

On-site installation

Job description

GCS Recruitment seeks a hands-on Datacenter Installation Specialist to support data center infrastructure deployments and ISP-related projects. The role focuses on rack and stack, fiber installation, structured cabling, and ongoing data center support.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in data centers, fiber optics, and network infrastructure installations, with strong documentation and on-site execution skills.