Data Center Operations Systems Engineer II (Chicago)
Lambda · Elk Grove Village, IL
$89,000–$119,000
Jul 23, 2026
Elk Grove Village, IL
Jul 25, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
An on-site data center technician role based full-time at a facility in Elk Grove Village, IL, covering 24/7 operations. The work centers on racking, cabling, and configuring server and network hardware, troubleshooting infrastructure issues, maintaining DCIM documentation, and managing parts inventory through the full equipment lifecycle. It suits candidates with a solid grounding in data center physical infrastructure and a methodical, detail-oriented approach.
Mid level · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI · Full-time
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No explicit salary figures were provided — the posting references a market-based range but does not publish it.
The role is on-site 5 days/week at the Elk Grove Village, IL data center (within the Chicago metro CBSA) with 7/24 coverage expectations and willingness to travel for new data center bring-ups.
Required skills are drawn from the 'You Are' section, which describes familiarity with critical infrastructure systems as a core expectation. All 'Nice to Have' items are marked preferred.
The posting notes this is a salaried non-exempt role eligible for overtime, which is atypical for a salaried position and worth flagging for compensation structuring.
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): server hardware troubleshooting.
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