Data Center Technician - Netherlands - Schiphol Rijk - On-site

Reboot Monkey; Schiphol-Rijk; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Reboot Monkey seeks a Data Center Technician to support on-site operations at Schiphol Rijk. The role covers installing and maintaining server/network gear, performing structured cabling, and managing infrastructure documentation in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in data center operations, strong cabling skills, and experience with rack and stack procedures, power distribution, and UPS systems. On-site work with on-call rotation is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years data center operations experience.
• Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments.
• Experience with rack and stack operations.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of power distribution and UPS systems.
• Data center certifications preferred (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE).
• Vendor certifications preferred (Dell, HPE, Cisco).
• Network certifications preferred (CCNA, JNCIA).
• Experience with DCIM platforms preferred.
• Knowledge of ITIL practices 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

Server installation

Network configuration

Structured cabling

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Asset tracking

Power distribution

UPS systems

Rack and stack

ITIL practices

DCIM platforms

Data center operations

Tools

DCIM platforms

Rack & stack tools

Job description

About The Role

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

Work Schedule

• Freelance 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