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# Hardware Technician

- **Company:** Connection, Inc.
- **Location:** Lake Forest, IL, United States
- **Salary:** $57,990.0 - $74,880.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Networking Hardware, Network Routers, Software Troubleshooting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Network Server
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4f742556a987efb9

## About the Role

* Understanding of data center infrastructure (servers, switches, firewalls, routers)
 * Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
 * Experience documenting and tracking IT assets and hardware
 * Clear communication and ability to collaborate across teams
 * Comfortable climbing ladders and lifting up to 50 lbs (team lift)
 * 1+ year experience with structured cabling (copper/fiber) and cable testing
 * Certifications are a plus but not required
 * Enterprise environment experience preferred, Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

## Description

* Install, rack, and maintain data center hardware (servers, storage, networking equipment)
 * Perform rack/stack, cable management, and structured cabling (fiber & copper)
 * Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues
 * Manage inventory, asset tracking, and equipment documentation
 * Ship/receive hardware and maintain accurate records
 * Work within a multi-team ticketing environment
 * Travel occasionally between Lake Forest Data Center and Elk Grove Village co-location site


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