Freelance Data Center Technician – Remote / Flexible Hours

Reboot Monkey; Valbonne; Sur place; EUR 48 000 - 83 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexibility: work around existing jobs

Professional Environment

Competitive Compensation

Growth Opportunities

Résumé du poste

Reboot Monkey seeks a Freelance Data Center Technician to deliver on-demand support to global data centers. You will install, configure, and maintain servers and networking gear, monitor operations remotely and on-site, and collaborate with remote teams to ensure uptime and security.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in data center operations, strong Cisco/Juniper experience, and proficiency with Windows and Linux systems, with flexibility to travel on short notice.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• 3+ years of experience in data center operations, with a strong focus on independent or freelance projects.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco and Juniper networking devices.
• Strong proficiency in managing and troubleshooting Windows and Linux-based systems.
• Solid understanding of networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, VLANs).
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper‑V is a plus.
• Valid certifications like Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIA/JNCIS, or CompTIA Linux+ are highly desirable.
• Ability to travel to various data center locations on short notice.
• Flexibility to work outside regular hours, including nights and weekends if required.
• Must have access to necessary tools and equipment to perform data center tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and remotely.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with remote teams.

Responsabilités

• Install, configure, and maintain servers, networking equipment, and other hardware to ensure uptime.
• Monitor data center operations remotely and on-site, diagnosing issues to minimize downtime.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot networking devices (Cisco/Juniper) for secure operations.
• Manage Linux and Windows systems, applying updates and security patches.
• Document installations, repairs, maintenance, and performance for remote teams.
• Implement and maintain data center security protocols and best practices.
• Collaborate with remote IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders on projects.

Connaissances

Networking

Linux

Windows

Troubleshooting

Remote collaboration

Formation

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Outils

Cisco devices

Juniper devices

VMware

Hyper-V

VPN

DNS

VLANs

Description du poste

Reboot Monkey seeks a Freelance Data Center Technician to deliver on-demand support to global data centers. You will install, configure, and maintain servers and networking gear, monitor operations remotely and on-site, and collaborate with remote teams to ensure uptime and security.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in data center operations, strong Cisco/Juniper experience, and proficiency with Windows and Linux systems, with flexibility to travel on short notice.