ISP Technician

GCS Recruitment Specialists

Oak Lawn (IL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists are hiring a hands-on Datacenter Installation Specialist to support data center infrastructure deployments. The role focuses on rack and stack, fiber infrastructure installation, structured cabling, hardware deployment, and ongoing support within a data center environment.

This position requires experience in data centers, fiber optics, structured cabling, and network infrastructure installations, with on-site work in Illinois.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in data center installs or network deployments.
  • Hands-on with servers, switches, cabling, and rack equipment.
  • Experience reading rack elevations and deployment plans.

Responsibilities

  • Install and rack servers, switches, storage, and network gear.
  • Perform rack and stack, including rails, cabinets, PDUs, cabling.
  • Route, terminate, and document fiber and copper cabling.
  • Install fiber infrastructure, patch panels, and ODFs.
  • Conduct fiber testing and troubleshooting.
  • Support hardware upgrades and break-fix activities.
  • Read rack elevations and deployment docs.
  • Maintain installation records and asset documentation.
  • Assist data center expansion and upgrades.
  • Collaborate with engineering, PM, and operations.

Skills

Rack and Stack
Fiber Cabling
Structured Cabling
Hardware Deployment
Server Deployment
Troubleshooting
Onsite Work
ISP/Data Center Experience

Tools

OTDR testing
Fusion splicing
LCR environment
CDU systems
Remote hands support

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Datacenter Installation Specialist to support data center infrastructure deployments and ISP-related projects. This position focuses on rack and stack activities, fiber infrastructure installation, structured cabling, hardware deployment, and ongoing support within a data center environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for technicians with strong experience in data centers, fiber optics, structured cabling, and network infrastructure installations.

Key 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.
Required Skills
  • 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.
Preferred Skills
  • OTDR testing and fiber certification experience.
  • Fusion splicing or fiber troubleshooting experience.
  • Experience supporting ISP, colocation, or hyperscale data centers.
  • Experience with Liquid Cooled Rack (LCR) environments or CDU systems.
  • Remote hands support experience.
  • Strong documentation and customer-facing communication skills.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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