Data Centre Technician: Rack & Cable Expert (Sydney)

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

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.