Data Centre Technician - Manufacturing

Hamilton Barnes; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes is seeking a Data Centre Technician to support data centre sites across Sydney. The role demands hands-on work with servers, network gear, structured cabling and a commitment to service excellence.

You will install, configure, test and maintain hardware, patch fibre and copper cabling, and manage rack elevations and documentation. Travel between Sydney sites is required, with a focus on delivering reliable, customer-focused support.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in data centre operations or IT infrastructure support.
• Experience with rack and stack, server/network hardware installations, and hardware maintenance.
• Strong understanding of structured copper and fibre cabling, including testing and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read rack elevations and network diagrams.
• Capable of working independently and managing workload.
• Good communication and customer-focused approach.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between Sydney sites.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data centre operations

Rack and stack

Structured cabling

IT hardware maintenance

Independent worker

Communication

Driver's licence

Travel between Sydney sites

Tools

DCIM systems

Job description

Looking for a role with plenty of growth opportunities?

Join a trusted provider of security, data, and communications solutions in Australia, with eight branches across major cities and a national distribution centre. Its mission is to build, connect, power, and protect the world, supplying innovation and expertise with a focus on customer service and operational excellence.

The company is currently on the lookout for a Data Centre Technician to support data centre sites across Sydney. The ideal candidate will have experience in rack and stack, structured cabling, IT hardware maintenance, and data centre operations, 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.

Skills/Must Have:

• 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.

Salary:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications