Data Center Technician - Netherlands - Alkmaar - On-site

Reboot Monkey; Alkmaar; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Reboot Monkey is seeking a Data Center Technician to join the Alkmaar, Netherlands data center, performing installation, configuration, and maintenance of server and network equipment on-site. The role includes structured cabling, hardware deployments, and proactive monitoring of power, cooling, and security systems.

3+ years of data center operations experience is expected, with preferred certifications in CDCP/CDCS/CDCE and vendor certifications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years data center operations experience.
• Experience with Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment.
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic).
• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions.
• Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security).
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams.
• Participate in capacity planning and upgrades.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Education

CDCP

CDCS

CDCE

Cisco Certification

Dell Certification

HPE Certification

Tools

DCIM platforms

Networking equipment

Job description

About The Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Alkmaar, Netherlands. This is a freelance, on-site position where you'll support critical infrastructure at world-class data center facilities.

Work Schedule

• Freelance permanent position
• Standard business hours with on-call rotation
• Shift differentials for nights/weekends when applicable

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)
• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions
• Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security)
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting
• Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams
• Participate in capacity planning and upgrades
• 3+ years data center operations experience
• Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with rack and stack operations
• Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments
• Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE) - preferred
• Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco) - preferred
• Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA) - preferred
• Experience with DCIM platforms - preferred
• Knowledge of ITIL practices - preferred