Data Center Operations Lead — Installations & Upgrades

Leaseweb; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leaseweb in Sydney seeks an experienced Data Center Operations Engineer to install, relocate and maintain server hardware in our data centers. You will own customer projects, lead relocation efforts and support complex installations, while training junior engineers and assisting clients with their equipment.

The role requires strong Linux knowledge, hands-on hardware expertise, and networking skills. You’ll collaborate with APAC partners to ensure smooth deployments and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Multiple years of hands-on experience in a data center with servers.
• Strong knowledge of Linux and other operating systems.
• Solid hardware expertise including servers, switches, KVM, and storage.
• Networking knowledge including DNS, IP addressing, and subnetting.
• A CS-related degree or certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, relocate, and remove server equipment at the data center.
• Take ownership of customer projects and lead relocation and complex installations.
• Provide on-the-job training for Data Center Operations Engineers.
• Assist customers within data centers for their own racks/servers.
• Analyse data and advise the local team manager on process improvements.
• Upgrade/downgrade server equipment (memory, drives, etc.).
• Replace hardware and handle all relevant administrative tasks.
• Test servers and equipment according to standards.
• Collaborate with APAC remote hands partners to support installations.

Skills

Linux

Server hardware

Networking (DNS/IP)

Data center operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

KVM

Switches

SAP (basic)

Job description

Leaseweb in Sydney seeks an experienced Data Center Operations Engineer to install, relocate and maintain server hardware in our data centers. You will own customer projects, lead relocation efforts and support complex installations, while training junior engineers and assisting clients with their equipment.

The role requires strong Linux knowledge, hands-on hardware expertise, and networking skills. You’ll collaborate with APAC partners to ensure smooth deployments and compliance with standards.