Data Center Technician - Netherlands - Nieuwegein - On-site

Reboot Monkey; Nieuwegein; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Reboot Monkey in Nieuwegein, Netherlands, is seeking a Data Center Technician for a full-time, on-site role supporting critical facilities.

You will install, configure and maintain server and network gear, perform cabling, monitor power and cooling, and respond to incidents. A minimum of 3+ years in data center ops is required; ITIL knowledge and vendor certifications are a plus. Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years data center operations experience.
• Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber).
• ITIL knowledge preferred.
• Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE) or vendor certs (Dell, HPE, Cisco) preferred.
• CCNA or JNCIA preferred.
• DCIM platforms experience preferred.

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

Data center operations

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Collaboration

Physical fitness

Tools

DCIM platforms

Rack & stack

Power distribution

Job description

About The Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Nieuwegein, Netherlands. This is a full-time, 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