Data Center Technician III

Covestic Inc; Lyon; Hybride; EUR 42 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Covestic Inc. à Lyon recherche un Data Center Technician L3 expérimenté et polyvalent. Vous contribuerez dès le démarrage d’un data center d’entreprise, sur les activités de build et de mise en service, puis en exploitation courante.

Vous travaillerez avec des équipes internationales, en anglais écrit et parlé, et vous ferez partie d une équipe stable assurant la continuité et la sécurité opérationnelle du site.

Qualifications

• 4+ années d’expérience dans les opérations data center ou environnements similaires.
• Expérience en rack & stack, installation matérielle et cablage.
• Maîtrise de Linux et automatisation de base.
• Capacité à travailler en phases deployment et operation.
• Maîtrise de l’anglais écrit et parlé.

Responsabilités

• Exécuter rack & stack, installation matériel et câblage durant la phase build.
• Soutenir les activités de commissioning, mise en service, tests.
• Provisionner et configurer serveurs, stockage et équipements réseau.
• Diagnostiquer et corriger les problèmes Layer 1–3 en déploiement et en exploitation.
• interfacer avec les équipements réseau via CLI (Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Dell).
• Maintenir des enregistrements d’actifs via DCIM/ITSM.
• Participer à la gestion des changements et aux fenêtres de maintenance.
• Aider la transition build → exploitation en documentant les processus.
• Servir de point d’escalade pour les problèmes complexes.
• Veiller au respect des normes de sécurité et d’exploitation.
• Rotation d’astreinte 24x7.

Connaissances

Datacenter infra

Linux expertise

CLI networking

Networking fundamentals

Documentation skills

English fluency

Independent work

Physical aptitude

Outils

ServiceNow

Jira

DCIM

Description du poste

Data Center Technician L3

Job Overview

Ce poste est ouvert aux candidats francophones ; toutefois, un niveau professionnel en anglais (écrit et oral) est requis pour collaborer avec des équipes internationales.

The Data Center Technician L3 is a senior, hands‑on role supporting the build-out and long-term operation of a new, enterprise‑scale data center environment.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute from the ground up—beginning in a greenfield deployment phase, where you will play a key role in infrastructure build, installation, and commissioning. As the site transitions into production, you will continue as part of the core team supporting steady‑state operations, ensuring continuity and technical ownership across the full lifecycle of the environment.

You will work across server, network, and infrastructure domains, taking on complex technical tasks and acting as a key on‑site resource. This is a high‑impact role suited for technicians who are comfortable operating with autonomy and contributing to both building and running critical infrastructure.

You will collaborate closely with engineering and operations teams, many of whom are internationally based, making strong English communication skills (written and verbal) essential for success in this role.

This role offers continuity across both deployment and operational phases, providing a strong foundation for long‑term technical growth within a critical infrastructure program. The program is designed with continuity in mind, with a focus on building a stable, high‑performing team that evolves with the site over time.

Employment Type

This position is offered as a Contrat à Durée Indéterminée (CDI) under French employment law. The role is intended as a long‑term position supporting the continued growth and operational maturity of the site. Cerebras and Milestone are focused on building a stable, high‑performing team with strong continuity across both deployment and ongoing operations phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute rack & stack, hardware installation, and structured cabling during build phase
• Support commissioning activities including system bring‑up, validation, and testing
• Perform provisioning and configuration of servers, storage, and network devices
• Troubleshoot issues across Layer 1–3 during both deployment and operational phases
• Interface with network devices via CLI (Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Dell)
• Maintain accurate asset and inventory records using DCIM/ITSM systems
• Participate in change management, including maintenance windows and production changes
• Support transition from build phase to steady‑state operations, including documentation and process development
• Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues
• Ensure adherence to safety, security, and operational standards
• Participate in on‑call rotation supporting 24x7 operations

Required Skills

• Strong hands‑on expertise across data center infrastructure (compute, networking, cabling)
• Comfortable working in both deployment (build) and operations (run) environments
• Proficiency with Linux systems (command line, troubleshooting, basic scripting)
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot network hardware via CLI
• Solid understanding of data center fundamentals (redundancy, fault tolerance, power/cooling awareness)
• Experience working within structured processes (SOPs, change management, incident response)
• Familiarity with ITSM/DCIM tools (ServiceNow, Jira, or similar)
• High standards for cabling, labeling, and physical infrastructure organization
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, rack layouts, and network diagrams
• Fluency in English (written and verbal) is required for day‑to‑day communication, documentation, and coordination with global teams
• Self‑directed, reliable, and capable of working independently in a fast‑paced setting
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Physical & Operational Requirements

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working on feet for extended periods
• Ability to respond to operational incidents within defined timelines
• Flexibility to support varying schedules as required by project phase
• Ability to operate material handling equipment (certification preferred)

Required Experience

• 4+ years of experience in data center operations, infrastructure deployment, or similar environments
• Proven experience with rack & stack, hardware installation, and structured cabling
• Experience supporting data center build‑outs, expansions, or migrations (strongly preferred)
• Experience provisioning systems (PXE, imaging, or network‑based methods)
• Hands‑on experience bootstrapping and configuring network devices
• Working knowledge of Linux systems and basic automation tools
• Experience supporting enterprise server hardware (Dell, HPE, Supermicro, or similar)
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (Layer 2/3, DNS, DHCP)
• Experience working within a ticketing system for incident and change tracking
• Understanding of data center design principles (redundancy, failover, power distribution)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CCNA, CompTIA Server+, or ITIL Foundation
• Experience in large‑scale or hyperscale data center environments
• Exposure to automation tools (e.g., Ansible, scripting)