Data Center Technician - Australia - Darwin - On-site

Reboot Monkey; Darwin; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development allowance

Certification sponsorship

Job summary

Reboot Monkey is seeking a Data Center Technician to join our on-site team in Darwin, Australia. The role focuses on installing, configuring, and maintaining server and network gear, with emphasis on cabling and power monitoring.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of data center operations, strong troubleshooting, and excellent documentation skills. On-site, full-time with rotation on-call and night/weekend differentials in certain shifts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years data center operations experience.
• Expert cabling skills: Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• On-site in Darwin, Australia; able to lift 50+ lbs.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment.
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic).
• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions.
• Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security).
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams.
• Participate in capacity planning and upgrades.

Skills

Server hardware

Cabling

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Project coordination

Education

CDCP/CDCS/CDCE certifications

CCNA / JNCIA certifications

ITIL familiarity

Tools

Dell certification

HPE certification

Cisco certification

DCIM platforms

Job description

About The Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Darwin, Australia. This is a full-time, on-site position where you'll support critical infrastructure at world-class data center facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

A$78,000-98,000/year (AUD annual)

Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development allowance
• Certification sponsorship

Work Schedule

• Full-time permanent position
• Standard business hours with on-call rotation
• Shift differentials for nights/weekends when applicable

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)
• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions
• Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security)
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting
• Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams
• Participate in capacity planning and upgrades
• 3+ years data center operations experience
• Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with rack and stack operations
• Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments
• Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE) - preferred
• Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco) - preferred
• Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA) - preferred
• Experience with DCIM platforms - preferred
• Knowledge of ITIL practices - preferred