We're partnering with a leading technology-driven firm seeking a hands-on Data Center Engineer to support and maintain critical infrastructure powering a highly available, performance-sensitive environment.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with hardware, troubleshooting systems, and solving infrastructure challenges in a fast-paced data center setting.
What You'll Be Doing:
Install, configure, and maintain server and network hardware
Rack, stack, cable, and commission new equipment
Perform hardware break/fix, upgrades, and replacements
Troubleshoot Linux-based systems and infrastructure issues
Support network connectivity and physical layer troubleshooting
Execute remote maintenance and operational activities across multiple sites
Assist with testing, validation, and deployment of new technologies
Document changes and contribute to operational process improvements
What We're Looking For:
2+ years of hands-on data center or infrastructure operations experience
Experience working with servers, storage, and networking equipment
Strong Linux/Unix command-line skills
Familiarity with hardware installation, cabling, and troubleshooting
Understanding of networking fundamentals and connectivity troubleshooting
Experience working in a production or mission-critical environment
Python or shell scripting experience is a plus
Strong communication skills and attention to detail
Nice to Have:
Colocation, enterprise, or large-scale infrastructure experience
Experience with remote hands support
Exposure to automation or infrastructure tooling
Passion for technology, homelabs, PC building, or hardware projects
Numbers & Facts
Location
Chicago, IL
Skills
Automationunmatched
Collocationunmatched
Command Lineunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Hardware Installationunmatched
Hardware Repairunmatched
High Availabilityunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Linux Operating Systemunmatched
Machine Toolunmatched
Microsoft FASTunmatched
Network Administration/Managementunmatched
Network Connectivityunmatched
Network Operations Centerunmatched
Network Supportunmatched
Network System Hardwareunmatched
Operational Improvementunmatched
Operations Processesunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
Server Hardwareunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Unix Operating Systemsunmatched
Unix Shell Programmingunmatched
Validation Testingunmatched
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