Data Center Technician - FR - Valbonne - On-site

Reboot Monkey; La Valbonne; Sur place; EUR 34 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading IT service provider is seeking an experienced Data Center Technician for freelance work in Valbonne, FR. The role involves on-site support for critical infrastructure, including hardware installations and structured cabling. Candidates should have over 2 years of data center experience, strong cabling skills, and professional communication in English. This position offers flexible scheduling and requires physical capability to work in specialized environments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years data center or IT infrastructure experience.
• Strong cabling skills for various types of cables.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in specialized environments.
• Professional communication skills in English.
• Data center certifications preferred (CDCP, CDCS).
• Familiarity with major colocation providers (preferred).

Responsabilités

• Perform hardware installations, decommissions, and migrations.
• Execute structured cabling.
• Conduct server racking and labeling.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues
• Document all work with photos and detailed notes
• Coordinate with remote NOC and client teams

Connaissances

Data center experience

Cabling skills (Cat5e/6/6a)

Server hardware experience (Dell, HP, Supermicro)

Professional communication skills in English

Familiarity with DCIM and ticketing systems

English fluency

Formation

CDCP

CDCS

CCNA

CompTIA Network+

Outils

Screwdrivers

Cable testers

Label makers

Fiber inspection equipment

Description du poste

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Technician for freelance/contract work in Valbonne, FR. This is an on-site position supporting mission‑critical infrastructure at premier data center facilities.

Engagement Type

• Contract/Freelance basis
• Flexible scheduling available
• Project-based or ongoing support
• Remote hands and smart hands services

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hardware installations, decommissions, and migrations
• Execute structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)
• Conduct server racking, stacking, and labeling
• Perform cross‑connects and patch panel work
• Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues
• Document all work with photos and detailed notes
• Coordinate with remote NOC and client teams
• 2+ years data center or IT infrastructure experience
• Strong cabling skills (Cat5e/6/6a, single‑mode/multi‑mode fiber)
• Experience with server hardware (Dell, HP, Supermicro)
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in raised floor environments
• Own transportation and ability to work on‑site
• Professional communication skills in English
• Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, or similar) - preferred
• Network certifications (CCNA, CompTIA Network+) - preferred
• Experience with DCIM and ticketing systems - preferred
• Familiarity with major colocation providers - preferred
• Standard tools: screwdrivers, cable testers, label makers, fiber inspection equipment