Data Center Technician - Germany - Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen - On-site

Reboot Monkey; Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 58,000; 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 in Germany is seeking a Data Center Technician for an on-site freelance role in Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen. You will support critical infrastructure at world-class facilities, installing and maintaining server and network equipment and handling structured cabling.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and requires hands-on experience in data center operations, strong troubleshooting, and excellent documentation. Certifications and vendor qualifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 certs (Dell/HPE/Cisco) preferred.
• Knowledge of ITIL practices preferred.

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

Data center exp

Cabling Cat6/6a & fiber

Rack & stack

Power & UPS

Documentation

Troubleshooting

On-site collaboration

DCIM platforms

Tools

Dell certifications

HPE certifications

Cisco certifications

CCNA

JNCIA

DCIM tools

ITIL knowledge

Job description

About The Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Eggenstein‑Leopoldshafen, Germany. This is a freelance, on‑site position where you’ll support critical infrastructure at world‑class data center facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

€48,000-58,000/year (EUR annual)

Comprehensive benefits package including:

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

Work Schedule

• Freelance 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