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TEKsystems Data Center Technician in Chicago, Illinois
Position: Data Center Technician IIOverview
We are hiring a Data Center Technician II to support day-to-day operations in a high-availability data center environment. This role focuses on hands-on hardware support, system monitoring, and infrastructure maintenance. The ideal candidate has solid experience working with servers, cabling, and troubleshooting physical and logical issues within a data center.
This is a technical, execution-focused role requiring attention to detail, comfort following documented procedures, and the ability to quickly resolve hardware-related problems.
What You’ll Be Doing
Monitor data center systems and equipment to identify faults, performance degradation, or operational issues
Install, configure, and remove hardware components including servers, drives, network devices, and related equipment
Perform rack-and-stack activities, structured cabling, labeling, grounding, and equipment staging
Execute system startups, shutdowns, and maintenance tasks using established runbooks, checklists, and technical documentation
Troubleshoot and diagnose hardware failures, isolate root causes, and replace defective components
Support hardware refreshes and basic changes such as memory upgrades or rebuilds
Respond to system alerts or error messages and take corrective action when required
Assist engineering and technical teams with testing and validation of new systems or deployments
Maintain accurate documentation and update tickets or reports using standard tools
Escalate incidents and unresolved issues according to defined operational procedures
Required Experience
3+ years of experience working in a data center or critical infrastructure environment
Proven hands-on experience with break/fix support, deployments, and hardware troubleshooting
2–4 years of experience supporting servers, computer hardware, and internal components
Strong experience in cabling, racking, and physical infrastructure support
Experience working with ticketing systems and following operational processes
Technical Skill Set
Data center operations and support
Hardware troubleshooting and repair
Rack & stack and equipment installation
Structured cabling and infrastructure support
Incident response and trouble ticket resolution
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Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 2026.
h4>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.