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# Systems Engineer I

- **Company:** PTR Global
- **Location:** Wheeling, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $62,400.0 - $72,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Data Cabling, Data Centers, Operational Databases, Technical Data Management Systems, Network Switches, Network Server
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75924684-systems-engineer-i

## About the Role

This position requires a hands-on individual with experience installing and supporting data center infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment and performing physical installation and maintenance tasks. The role involves working on-site in a hybrid schedule (Tuesday-Thursday) and may require third-shift hours after training. Training will initially occur during first-shift hours., * Technical data center experience, including server installations, data cabling installation, and data center adds, moves, and changes.

 * Experience with electrical or low-voltage wiring is a plus.
 * Ability to work third-shift hours (10:00 PM - 6:30 AM) after training, with flexibility to cover weekend shifts as needed.
 * Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
 * Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including lifting up to 50 pounds and working on ladders or in confined spaces.
 * Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time.

## Description

* Perform the physical installation, relocation, and removal of data center equipment, including servers, network switches, storage systems, racks, and structured cabling.
 * Install, label, and troubleshoot copper and fiber optic cabling.
 * Travel to company data center and colocation facilities as required.
 * Support a 24x7x365 operation, including the ability to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays.
 * Safely lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
 * Work comfortably and safely on ladders and in raised floor or overhead cable environments.
 * Follow established safety procedures and data center operational standards while performing all installation and maintenance activities.
 * Demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a production data center environment.