Freelance Data Center Technician - Remote & Flexible

Reboot Monkey; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Remote; GBP 74,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Professional environment

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Reboot Monkey is seeking Freelance Data Center Technicians to deliver on-demand support across global data centers. You will install, troubleshoot, and manage hardware and networks, working independently while collaborating with remote teams.

Candidates should have 3+ years experience in data center operations, with Cisco/Juniper networking and Windows/Linux systems. Travel and after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field preferred but not required.
• 3+ years of experience in data center operations, with freelance projects encouraged.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco and Juniper networking devices.
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux system management, TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, VLANs.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain servers, networking equipment and hardware.
• Monitor data center operations remotely and on-site, diagnose issues quickly.
• Configure and troubleshoot networking devices (Cisco/Juniper) to ensure security and efficiency.
• Manage Linux and Windows systems, apply updates and security patches.
• Document installations and tasks, reporting to remote management for transparency.
• Implement security protocols to protect data center infrastructure.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Remote collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

Cisco networking

Juniper networking

VMware / Hyper-V

Windows / Linux systems

Job description

Reboot Monkey is seeking Freelance Data Center Technicians to deliver on-demand support across global data centers. You will install, troubleshoot, and manage hardware and networks, working independently while collaborating with remote teams.

Candidates should have 3+ years experience in data center operations, with Cisco/Juniper networking and Windows/Linux systems. Travel and after-hours work may be required.