Data Center Technician - Germany - Norderstedt - On-site

Reboot Monkey; Norderstedt; 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 Norderstedt, Germany is seeking a Data Center Technician to join our on-site team. This full-time role supports critical infrastructure in our world-class facilities and requires hands-on experience with servers, networks, and cabling.

You will install, configure, and maintain equipment, monitor power and cooling, respond to incidents, and document assets. Local candidates with 3+ years in data centers and relevant certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in data center operations.
• Expert in Cat6/6a and fiber cabling (OM3/OM4/OS2).
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments.
• Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE) 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 documentation and asset tracking.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams.
• Participate in capacity planning and upgrades.

Skills

Server administration

Network cabling

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Rack and stack

Power/UPS knowledge

ITIL familiarity

DCIM platforms

Vendor certifications awareness

Tools

DCIM software

Fiber testing tools

Cable testers

PDU/UPS management

Job description

About The Role

Join our team as a

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

About The Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Norderstedt, Germany. This is a full-time, 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

• Full-time 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 decommissionsMonitor 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