Data Center Technician - United Arab Emirates - Kizad - On-site

Reboot Monkey; Fujairah; On-site; AED 103,000 - 152,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Project-based or ongoing support

Remote hands and smart hands services

Job summary

Reboot Monkey in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Data Center Technician for freelance/contract on-site work at Kizad. You will install, decommission, migrate hardware, perform structured cabling, rack and label servers, and coordinate with remote NOC and client teams.

Candidates should have 2+ years in data center or IT infrastructure, strong cabling skills, experience with Dell/HP/Supermicro, and English communication.

Qualifications

• 2+ years data center or IT infrastructure experience.
• Strong cabling skills (Cat5e/6/6a, single-mode/multi-mode fiber).
• Experience with server hardware (Dell, HP, Supermicro).
• Professional communication in English.
• Own transportation and ability to work on-site.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware installations, decommissions, and migrations.
• Execute structured cabling (copper and fiber optic).
• Conduct server racking, stacking, and labeling.
• Perform cross-connects and patch panel work.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues.
• Document all work with photos and detailed notes.
• Coordinate with remote NOC and client teams.

Skills

Data center experience

Cabling (Cat5e/6/6a)

Server hardware knowledge

English communication

2+ years IT infra experience

DCIM and ticketing familiarity

Colocation provider familiarity

Education

CDCP/CDCS or similar

CCNA, CompTIA Network+ certifications

Tools

DCIM

Ticketing systems

Fiber inspection equipment

Cable testers

Screwdrivers & labeling tools

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Technician for freelance/contract work in Kizad, United Arab Emirates. This is an on-site position supporting mission-critical infrastructure at premier data center facilities.

Compensation

AED75-110/hr (AED hourly). Rates vary based on experience level and project complexity. Emergency and after-hours work may qualify for premium rates.

Engagement Type

• Contract/Freelance basis
• Flexible scheduling available
• Project-based or ongoing support
• Remote hands and smart hands services

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hardware installations, decommissions, and migrations
• Execute structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)
• Conduct server racking, stacking, and labeling
• Perform cross-connects and patch panel work
• Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues
• Document all work with photos and detailed notes
• Coordinate with remote NOC and client teams
• 2+ years data center or IT infrastructure experience
• Strong cabling skills (Cat5e/6/6a, single-mode/multi-mode fiber)
• Experience with server hardware (Dell, HP, Supermicro)
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in raised floor environments
• Own transportation and ability to work on-site
• Professional communication skills in English
• Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, or similar) - preferred
• Network certifications (CCNA, CompTIA Network+) - preferred
• Experience with DCIM and ticketing systems - preferred
• Familiarity with major colocation providers - preferred
• Standard tools: screwdrivers, cable testers, label makers, fiber inspection equipment