Data Center Technician: Hands-on Infra & Automation Pro

GemPool Recruitment; Blanchardstown; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

GemPool Recruitment is seeking a Data Center Technician to join a West Dublin operations team. The role focuses on hands-on support for server, storage, and networking hardware, fault finding, and maintaining critical data center infrastructure.

You will diagnose and resolve complex hardware issues, perform health checks, and support cabling, asset management and documentation. The position requires independent work and strong teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience supporting server, storage and networking hardware.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities for complex issues.
• Understanding of data center infrastructure, power, cooling and rack systems.
• Experience with structured cabling, patch panels and fiber connectivity.
• Basic to intermediate Linux and/or Windows administration.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation.
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment in data centers.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools.
• Certifications such as CompTIA A+/Server+/Network+.
• Previous data center or enterprise IT experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot server, storage and networking hardware.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware and infrastructure issues in the data center.
• Perform system health checks and preventative maintenance.
• Support copper and fiber optic cabling and structured cabling tasks.
• Maintain accurate documentation for supported technologies and procedures.
• Assist with asset management and equipment tracking.
• Act as escalation point for junior technicians.
• Provide technical guidance to team members as needed.
• Support remote system administration within a virtual team environment.
• Automate routine tasks with scripting where appropriate.
• Execute small projects independently and contribute to larger local initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with data center safety and procedures.

Skills

Server hardware

Storage hardware

Networking hardware

Troubleshooting

Linux admin

Windows admin

Documentation

Scripting

Independent work

Team communication

Education

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Server+

CompTIA Network+

Tools

Patch panels

Fiber optics

Structured cabling

Job description

GemPool Recruitment is seeking a Data Center Technician to join a West Dublin operations team. The role focuses on hands-on support for server, storage, and networking hardware, fault finding, and maintaining critical data center infrastructure.

You will diagnose and resolve complex hardware issues, perform health checks, and support cabling, asset management and documentation. The position requires independent work and strong teamwork in a fast-paced environment.