Data Center Lead

i3D.net; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Travel allowance

Pension

Free Ubisoft games

In-house gym

Job summary

i3D.net is seeking a Data Center Lead in Rotterdam to oversee hardware deployment, maintenance, and operations across our global datacenter. You will drive installations, troubleshoot complex issues, and upgrade infrastructure with hands‑on leadership.

You will mentor staff, set standards, and improve how we manage servers, networks, and virtualization. This role blends technical ownership with people leadership in a dynamic, on‑site friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with RAID setups, BMC ports, imaging servers, and datacenter hardware.
• Ability to lead and mentor technical teammates in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong understanding of server deployment, networking basics, and infrastructure operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, install, configure, and troubleshoot datacenter hardware including servers and network gear.
• Support and guide team members in day‑to‑day tasks and technical development.
• Collaborate across teams and mentors to raise operational standards and processes.

Skills

RAID configurations

BMC ports

Server imaging

Datacenter hardware

Networking basics

Linux

Virtualization

Docker

NAS setups

On-call

Documentation

Team leadership

Cable management

Hardware deployment

Tools

PXE boot

USB installation

Job description

At i3D.net , we provide world-class global coverage with one of the most interconnected networks in the world. Our solutions focus on low latency, zero packet loss, and unmatched scalability, enabling seamless experiences for millions of users worldwide. With dedicated support, bespoke solutions, and cutting-edge technology, we deliver reliable, cost-efficient infrastructure that empowers game developers and businesses to scale effortlessly. Partnering with major names likeNvidia, DuckDuckGo, and Ubisoft, we are shaping the future of gaming and network technology.

Why your role matters

As a Data Center Lead in the Hardware and Bare Metal team at i3D.net , you’ll be the hands‑on expert and technical lead ensuring the smooth operation of our global datacenter hardware. From our Rotterdam datacenter, you’ll lead installations, troubleshoot complex issues, and maintain and upgrade infrastructure through move-add-change-delete activities. Your work directly impacts the performance and reliability of the infrastructure powering some of the world’s largest gaming companies.

You’ll combine strong technical ownership with practical (people) leadership: guiding others, mentoring, improving operational standards, and staying close to the technology behind servers, networks, and infrastructure. In this role you will be responsible for 1 on 1’s, KPI’s setting and career paths. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking responsibility, creating structure, and turning hands‑on expertise into real‑world impact.

What you’ll be doing

Hardware Setup & Maintenance: Lead, install, configure, and troubleshoot datacenter hardware, including servers and network gear.

Team Guidance: Support and manage team members in their day‑to‑day work and technical development.

Leadership: Cross functioning collaboration with peers and other leaders, mentoring, career pathing and building routines in for instance 1 on 1’s

Operational Quality: Oversee tasks like swapping servers, managing cables, keeping racks organized, and ensuring work is completed to a high standard.

Server Deployment: Set up and support RAID configurations, work with BMC ports, and image servers using tools such as PXE boot, USB installation, or other system deployment methods.

Datacenter Standards: Follow and validate rack designs, support cooling systems, airflow management, and power distribution within a datacenter environment.

Continuous Improvement: Identify and suggest smarter ways to work, making operations faster, safer, and more efficient.

Technical Support: Support the team in solving more complex hardware, deployment, and infrastructure issues.

Collaboration & Coordination: Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to handle deployments, maintenance, and new site setups.

Escalations: Act as a point of contact for operational questions, escalations, and technical guidance within the datacenter environment.

Documentation: Keep documentation and the knowledge base up to date, and help improve standards, procedures, and ways of working.

Hardware: Servers, racks, network gear, BMC ports, RAID configurations, cabling, power distribution, and airflow management.

Deployment: PXE boot, USB installation, server imaging, system deployment methods, and move-add-change-delete activities.

Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, connectors, cable management, SFP modules, and datacenter connectivity basics.

Infrastructure: Linux, virtualization, Docker, NAS setups, game server hosting, and related infrastructure tooling.

Operations: Documentation, knowledge base management, operational standards, troubleshooting, and on‑call processes.

What success looks like in the first year

You confidently lead installations, troubleshooting, and maintenance of servers, networking equipment, and supporting infrastructure.

You’ve supported team members by sharing knowledge, setting standards, and helping them grow technically as well as a person.

Your guidance helps the team work more effectively, and your ideas improve quality, speed, and reliability.

You understand how our datacenter operations work, how servers interact with networking and virtualization layers, and how everything fits together to deliver high availability.

You help create structure, improve documentation, and make sure recurring issues are addressed at the root cause.

About you

Problem Solver: You enjoy troubleshooting hardware, analyzing issues, and figuring out why systems behave the way they do.

Technical Know-How: You have solid experience with RAID setups, BMC ports, imaging servers, datacenter hardware, or similar infrastructure environments.

Networking Skills: You understand networking basics such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, connectors, cable management, and configuring SFP modules.

Hands‑on Experience: You have practical experience working with servers, racks, cabling, hardware deployments, or infrastructure operations in a datacenter or similar technical environment.

Curious by Nature: You may have experimented with things like Linux, virtualization, Docker, NAS setups, or game server hosting and enjoy learning how infrastructure works behind the scenes.

Leadership Mindset: You enjoy helping others, sharing knowledge, taking ownership, and creating structure in a technical operations environment.

Physical Capability: You’re comfortable lifting 45kg and live within 50km of our Rotterdam Datacenter for on‑call shifts.

Organized: You like to keep clean, detailed documentation and structure your workflow accordingly.

Communication: You are fluent in English and able to communicate clearly with engineers, vendors, stakeholders, and non-technical teams. Dutch is a plus.

Work Location: This is a hybrid role with a strong on‑site presence, full‑time position in Rotterdam. You’ll be part of a rotating on‑call schedule with additional compensation; on‑call duties may occur outside business hours and can often be handled remotely.

Why Join i3D.net?

Global Gaming Customers: Join a company with over 20 years of success, working with gaming leaders like Ubisoft and Discord.

Hands‑on Impact: Work directly on infrastructure that supports high‑performance gaming and digital experiences worldwide.

Technical Depth: Stay close to servers, networking, deployment, troubleshooting, automation, and datacenter operations.

Leadership Impact: Guide junior technicians, improve operational standards, and help shape how the team works.

Skill Development: Advance your career with clear growth paths, hands‑on learning, meaningful projects, and education reimbursement.

Competitive Perks: Enjoy great pay, an annual bonus, vacation days, travel allowance, pension, and other local benefits.

Gaming Perks: Get lifetime access to Ubisoft’s game library and two free games every year.

Work From Home Budget

Remote is the new office. Optimize your home office space to suit your comfort and needs.

Annual Bonus

Get your hard work rewarded with our performance-based bonus of up to 12% of your yearly salary.

Travel the Globe

With offices, data center PoPs, and customers scattered across the globe, you'll be sure to see a city or two.

Vitality @ Work

Keep your mind and body in top shape with our company-funded programs. Quit smoking, get a health check, personal training, or mental coaching.

Workout in our Gym

A fully equipped gym in our Rotterdam office equals deadlifts, squats, and the treadmill for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Personal Development

The sky is the limit. We offer you all the room to grow. With our unlimited educational fund, w e've got you covered for everything from books or part-time courses to a whole Master’s degree.

Get Free Games

Access to the entire Ubisoft backlog for life comes with the job! You'll never be bored again.

Fantastic Bar

Views, 50 specialty beers, french fries, Friday afternoon drinks, and an all‑you‑can‑eat candy buffet.

What we do

Low latency is our mission! In 2002 we set out to improve online experiences for gamers. Today, we translate our hosting innovations to various industries, but gaming is still in our DNA. And as of 2019, we are part of the Ubisoft family! We build out our network presence in data centers across the globe - from Madrid to Mumbai, Amsterdam to Seattle, and everything in between - bringing content closer to the users.

Our team works hard on everything related to running our privately owned premium network, from opening new points-of-presence, setting up peering relationships, developing integral products like anti-DDoS protection, and serving our customers with expert help and advice. Finally, we play even harder, in our office gym and bar, and with our lifetime access to Ubisoft games.

• A challenging and dynamic job in an international company
• A competitive salary (depending on education, knowledge, and experience)
• 25 vacation days (excluding national holidays)
• Travel allowance & work-from-home budget
• All the hardware and software you need to perform, including a laptop
• Career guidance including remuneration of relevant education, courses, and training
• A modern office in a prime location with open workplaces
• Free access to Ubisoft games through Ubisoft Connect
• Free use of the in-house gym

i3D.net is an equal opportunity employer. At i3D.net, we believe in a fair and equal workplace for all and foster an environment that is inclusive as well as diverse. We do not discriminate based on color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender (identity), age, mental or physical abilities, or other characteristics. We believe that employees thrive when they can be comfortable and be themselves! We encourage candidates to apply knowing that they will be considered solely on their merits and qualifications.

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