On-Site Junior Data Center & Desktop Engineer (Fast-Paced IT)

TransMarket Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TransMarket Group is seeking a Junior Data Center/Desktop Engineer to maintain data center infrastructure, deploy and troubleshoot server and network equipment, and support trading workstations in a fast-paced environment.

You will be involved in hardware lifecycle, vendor relations, and data center provisioning while maintaining rigorous documentation and on-site operations at our Chicago facility.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years IT-related education or experience.
• Experience with NetBox or other inventory management tools.
• Knowledge of network device and server deployments.
• Familiar with different cable types: RJ45, DAC, fiber, etc.
• Hands-on with network testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain local data centers by racking/stacking servers and network gear; manage cabling.
• Oversee hardware lifecycle and inventory; coordinate with vendors.
• Assist with circuits, cross-connects, and data center infra needs.
• Monitor rack power usage and space allocation.
• Support and provision trade/workstations; liaise with third-party vendors.
• Document procedures to promote best practices across the company.

Skills

IT knowledge

Network deployments

Server deployments

RJ45 crimping

Fiber handling

Documentation

On-site work

Weekend availability

Communication

Hardware troubleshooting

Education

IT-related education/experience

Tools

NetBox

Inventory management software

Cable testing equipment

Job description

TransMarket Group is seeking a Junior Data Center/Desktop Engineer to maintain data center infrastructure, deploy and troubleshoot server and network equipment, and support trading workstations in a fast-paced environment.

You will be involved in hardware lifecycle, vendor relations, and data center provisioning while maintaining rigorous documentation and on-site operations at our Chicago facility.