Data Center Technician
Data Center Technician
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Job Description
A global technology infrastructure provider is looking for an experienced Data Center Technician 4 to support operations at their customers data center in Frankfurt. The ideal candidate has strong hardware cabling and IT troubleshooting skills takes initiative and works with precision and professionalism. This is a senior-level role involving both hands-on technical work and mentoring responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform hardware diagnostics component replacement and general troubleshooting of servers and related infrastructure.
Prepare stage install and decommission data center hardware (e.g. racks drives switches) following defined procedures and checklists.
Conduct quality checks to ensure all systems are properly grounded labeled and connected according to safety protocols and design standards.
Create and maintain technical documentation including SOPs knowledge base articles and lessons learned.
Lead incident response activities escalate issues when necessary and work closely with internal and customer teams to ensure timely resolution.
Provide mentorship and training to junior technicians in the field.
Assist with new product rollouts and contribute to failure analysis investigations.
Collaborate with engineering teams by offering feedback on system integration and serviceability.
Ensure compliance with safety standards including PPE use ladder safety and lifting procedures.
Required Skills and Experience:
8 years of experience in data center operations or hardware support.
Strong knowledge of server hardware and typical failure types.
Hands-on experience in diagnosing and resolving hardware and cabling issues.
Familiarity with IPMI tools firmware updates and system testing.
Experience with Windows Server WinPE and basic Linux administration.
Ability to troubleshoot networking across Layers 13.
Knowledge of PXE DHCP WDS FTP and virtual machine configuration.
Experience with failure analysis and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within global teams.
Excellent communication skills and customer-focused mindset.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate degree in Computer Science IT Engineering or related field.
Certifications such as CompTIA A Server CCENT or CCNA.
MCP or MSCE certification is a plus.
Scripting knowledge (PowerShell Python Bash) is desirable.
Experience working in live deployment environments is an advantage.
This is a 1-year contract position with the possibility of extension based on performance and project needs. If youre looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work with cutting-edge infrastructure and make a visible impact wed love to hear from you.
Employment Type
Full Time
