Data Center Technician - Technical IT 2 (contract)

Microsoft; Castleshane Demesne; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Allegis Global Solutions, contracting to Microsoft, seeks a hands-on data center technician in Dublin who will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and decommission IT hardware in a controlled environment.

The role requires basic hardware knowledge, 1 year of IT support or field tech experience, and the ability to work flexible hours. The contract lasts 3 months 10 days with a 40-hour week; pay €27-€31 per hour PAYE.

Qualifications

• Basic computer hardware knowledge is required.
• Understanding of servers and IT components.
• Experience supporting IT equipment or technology hardware.
• Basic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to identify and replace faulty hardware components.

Responsibilities

• Install, stage, rack, and cable servers, hard drives, switches, and related equipment.
• Perform equipment startup and shutdown activities.
• Verify cabling, labelling, grounding, and hardware setup are completed correctly.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues and replace failed components.
• Conduct basic hardware refreshes and upgrades (memory upgrades, hardware replacements, OS rebuilds).
• Follow deployment checklists and standard operating procedures.
• Escalate technical issues to senior datacentre leads when necessary.
• Maintain accurate documentation and status updates.
• Adhere to strict safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Skills

Basic hardware knowledge

Servers and IT components

IT equipment support

Basic troubleshooting

Identify/replace faulty hardware

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions (AGS). If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.

Role Summary

This is a hands-on data center operations role supporting servers, network equipment, and hardware infrastructure. The technician will install, maintain, troubleshoot, upgrade, and decommission IT equipment while following established procedures and safety standards. The role is ideal for candidates with hardware support experience, field technician experience, desktop support, or entry-level data center experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, stage, rack, and cable servers, hard drives, switches, and related equipment.
• Perform equipment startup and shutdown activities.
• Verify cabling, labelling, grounding, and hardware setup are completed correctly.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues and replace failed components.
• Conduct basic hardware refreshes and upgrades
  • Memory upgrades
  • Hardware replacements
  • OS rebuilds
• Follow deployment checklists and standard operating procedures.
• Escalate technical issues to senior datacentre leads when necessary.
• Maintain accurate documentation and status updates.
• Adhere to strict safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Must-Have Skills

Technical

• Basic computer hardware knowledge
• Understanding of servers and IT components
• Experience supporting IT equipment or technology hardware
• Basic troubleshooting skills
• Ability to identify and replace faulty hardware components

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of:
  • IT support
  • Desktop support
  • Field technician work
  • Server support
  • Hardware repair
  • Network equipment support

Tools

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word

Other Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Able to work flexible schedules if required
• Comfortable working in a physical data center environment
• Supplier-provided Windows 11 compatible laptop required

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Previous data center experience
• Rack and stack experience
• Server deployment experience
• Network cabling experience
• Hardware break/fix experience
• Knowledge of switches and networking equipment
• Exposure to operating system rebuilds
• Experience working with ticketing systems

Additional Details

• Location: Dublin 22, Dublin, Ireland
• Duration: 3 months 10 days
• Shift Timings: Monday – Friday (business hours between 7AM and 7PM)
• Flexibility: Willingness to accommodate non-traditional work schedules, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Pay Range: €27 - €31/hr (PAYE)
• Weekly Schedule: 40 hours

As a workplace, Allegis Global Solutions focuses on relationships – with each other, our clients and our candidates. In fact, serving others is one of our core values. We support open communication and recognize that giving constructive criticism can be even harder than receiving it. We appreciate the fearless and the passionate, who force us to be better. Everything we do sits on a pillar of diversity, equity and inclusion - diverse perspectives, backgrounds and ideas achieve innovation and make us successful.

Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyse application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.

Pay Rate Range

27 - 31 EUR hourly