Data Centre Technician

Hamilton Barnes; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes is seeking a hands-on Data Centre Technician to support enterprise data centre sites across Sydney. You will install, configure, relocate and decommission servers and network hardware while maintaining accurate asset documentation.

The role emphasizes independent work across client sites, strong fault-fix skills, and a customer-focused approach to maintaining high service standards in dynamic data centre environments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in data centre operations or IT infrastructure support.
• Hands-on experience with rack and stack and hardware installations.
• Strong cabling skills: copper and fibre, patching and testing.
• Ability to read rack elevations and network diagrams.
• Independent worker able to manage workloads across sites.
• Excellent communication and customer-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, relocate and decommission servers and IT hardware.
• Perform rack and stack, hardware replacements, troubleshooting and upgrades.
• Install, patch, test and maintain structured copper and fibre cabling (Cat5e/6, OM3/OM4, OS2).
• Support day-to-day data centre operations, including fault resolution.
• Maintain rack elevations, asset inventories and DCIM documentation.
• Coordinate with customers, vendors and internal teams for installations and changes.
• Assist with infrastructure upgrades and technology refreshes.
• Work autonomously across client sites, managing priorities and service standards.

Skills

Rack and stack

Hardware maintenance

Structured cabling

Data centre operations

Reading diagrams

Independent work

Customer communication

Driver's license

Willing to travel

Job description

Are you a hands-on Data Centre Technician looking to work within enterprise data centre environments for a leading global technology and infrastructure organisation?

Hamilton Barnes is partnering with a global leader in technology infrastructure to recruit a Data Centre Technician supporting Data Centre sites across Sydney.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in rack and stack, structured cabling, IT hardware maintenance and data centre operations who enjoys taking ownership of their work and operating independently within customer environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, relocate and decommission servers, network equipment and other IT hardware.
• Perform rack and stack activities, hardware replacements, troubleshooting and equipment upgrades.
• Install, patch, test and maintain structured copper and fibre cabling, including Cat5e, Cat6, OM3, OM4 and OS2.
• Support day-to-day data centre operations, including hardware break/fix, connectivity troubleshooting and incident resolution.
• Maintain accurate rack elevations, asset inventories and infrastructure documentation using DCIM systems.
• Coordinate with customers, vendors and internal teams to support installations, maintenance and infrastructure changes.
• Assist with infrastructure upgrades, technology refreshes and operational testing.
• Work autonomously across customer sites, managing priorities and ensuring high standards of service delivery.

Required Skills

• 2+ years' experience in data centre operations, IT infrastructure support or a similar hands‑on technical environment.
• Practical experience with rack and stack, server/network hardware installations and equipment maintenance.
• Strong understanding of structured copper and fibre cabling, including patching, testing and troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret rack elevations, network diagrams and technical documentation.
• Confident working independently, managing workloads and resolving technical issues.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel between Sydney sites.