Onsite Data Center Engineer - Windows & Networking

Konnect IT Group, Inc.

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 160,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Konnect IT Group, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Data Center Engineer in Chicago, IL to support enterprise data center operations. The role requires strong Windows Server experience, familiarity with Dell spine-and-leaf networks, and structured cabling proficiency.

Collaboration with infrastructure, network, vendor, and management teams is essential to meet priorities and ensure service delivery. The perfect candidate will have 3+ years of data center experience, Windows Server 2022 expertise, and a

Qualifications

Must have hands-on enterprise data center operations experience.

Responsibilities

Rack, stack, cable, test, maintain, and decommission servers, switches, storage systems, and related data center equipment.
Troubleshoot hardware, connectivity, and Windows Server issues; replace failed components, coordinate RMAs, and support incident resolution.
Install, route, dress, label, test, and document copper, Ethernet, and fiber cabling to data center standards.
Support Windows Server environments, including Windows Server 2022 configuration, monitoring, patch coordination, and escalation.
Maintain accurate documentation of assets, cabling, tickets, changes, and procedures using DCIM, CMDB, ticketing, or related systems.
Coordinate work with infrastructure, network, vendor, business, and management teams to support priorities, maintenance windows, and service delivery.
Contribute to process improvement, procedure development, task tracking, and consistent operational execution.