Data Center Operations Technician (M/F)

TMC; Wallonië; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Profit-sharing system

Professional training plan

Entrepreneurial networking access

Job summary

TMC is seeking a Data Center Operations Technician to manage physical server operations from build to end‑of‑life, ensuring asset control and strict adherence to data center standards. The role involves configuring Intel/AMD servers, networking gear, and handling Windows/Linux/Unix environments.

You will track assets, perform RMAs, conduct audits, and coordinate shipments. The position requires 2+ years in a data center and fluent English, with French a strong advantage.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a data center environment.
• 1+ year in inventory control or IT asset management.
• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting servers and hardware.
• Working knowledge of Windows Server, Linux or Unix (strong Linux preferred).
• Experience with asset tracking, RMAs, audits, and shipping/receiving processes.

Responsibilities

• Rack, build, cable, and configure Intel/AMD servers and Cisco Layer 2 networking equipment.
• Install and troubleshoot Windows Server, Linux, and Unix systems.
• Diagnose, test, and repair hardware, including VPC nodes, via ticketing systems.
• Install and manage copper and fiber cabling to data center standards.
• Track hardware assets in the inventory system and process RMAs with relevant teams.
• Run regular inventory audits, cycle counts, and restocking.
• Prepare hardware for customer orders and projects, manage shipments between sites and vendors.
• Handle end‑of‑life server processing and escalated low stock levels.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Asset management

Inventory control

Windows Server

Linux/Unix

Ticketing systems

MS Office

Cisco hardware

Attention to detail

English fluency

Tools

Ticketing systems

Inventory management tools

MS Office

Cisco hardware

Job description

As a Data Center Operations Technician, you will handle physical server operations from build and deployment through troubleshooting, repair, and end-of-life processing. You will also manage hardware inventory and asset control, keeping asset tracking accurate, the site ready to operate, and work compliant with data center standards and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Rack, build, cable, and configure Intel/AMD servers and Cisco Layer 2 networking equipment.
• Install and troubleshoot Windows Server, Linux, and Unix systems.
• Diagnose, test, and repair hardware, including Virtual Private Cloud nodes, through ticketing systems.
• Install and manage copper and fiber cabling to data center standards.
• Track hardware assets in the inventory system and process RMAs with the relevant teams.
• Run regular inventory audits, cycle counts, and restocking.
• Prepare hardware for customer orders and projects, and manage shipments between sites and vendors.
• Handle end‑of‑life server processing and escalated low stock levels.

Your Profile:

• 2+ years in a data center environment and 1+ year in inventory control or IT asset management.
• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting servers and hardware.
• Working knowledge of Windows Server, Linux, or Unix (strong Linux skills preferred).
• Experience with asset tracking, RMAs, audits, and shipping/receiving processes.
• Familiarity with ticketing systems, inventory management tools, and MS Office.
• Cisco hardware, web server/database, or forklift experience is an advantage.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and comfortable following procedures.
• Fluent in English; French is a strong advantage.

What you can expect from us:

Our Employeneurship model is unique and represents a true innovation in the high-tech consultancy industry. It is designed as a 21st‑century professional relationship for highly skilled technical professionals. The model is built around five key pillars:

• Permanent employment contract, providing stability and security.
• The opportunity to understand and assess your market value, while benefiting from an individual profit‑sharing system based on the value generated by your work.
• Personalized coaching and a dedicated training plan to support your professional and entrepreneurial development.
• Access to a strong network of experts through our technical competence cells, providing knowledge sharing and collaboration opportunities.
• Access to the Entrepreneurial Lab, a creative environment where you can explore new ideas and potentially contribute to launching start‑ups.