Data Centre Infrastructure Engineer

ITSync; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract through ITSync

Hybrid working model

36-hour week

Holiday allowance

13th month

Pension contribution

Job summary

ING is seeking a Data Centre Infrastructure Engineer to help manage and maintain Global Data Centres in Rotterdam and Roosendaal. You will join a multidisciplinary team with end-to-end responsibility for global data centre services, ensuring physical IT infrastructure is installed, maintained and documented to a high standard.

You will lead deployment and maintenance of critical IT hardware, cabling and infrastructure, with opportunities to manage projects and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Diploma in IT or Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Good verbal and written English communication.
• Dutch language skills are preferred but not required.
• VCA certificate and valid B driving licence.
• Willingness to travel between Rotterdam and Roosendaal.
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours and participate in stand-by rotation.

Responsibilities

• Install, cabling and power servers, storage and network equipment.
• Build and maintain cold/hot aisle containment.
• Install, test and label copper and fibre cabling.
• Perform fibre optic work including fusion splicing and OTDR analysis.
• Configure management interfaces like iLO and iDRAC.
• Troubleshoot Layer 1/2 connectivity and hardware faults.
• Use DCIM and ticketing systems for asset tracking and incident management.
• Document cable routes, asset data and changes.
• Lead projects and create work instructions with QA.
• Provide hands-on support as needed.

Skills

Good English communication

Dutch language (preferred)

Education

Diploma in IT or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Rotterdam, Netherlands | Posted on 26/08/2026

Are you technically skilled, hands-on and interested in data centre infrastructure, networks and electronics? For INGwe are looking for a Data Centre Infrastructure Engineer to help manage and maintain Global Data Centres.

You will join a multidisciplinary and cross-functional team with end-to-end responsibility for Global Data Centres Services. Together with your colleagues and other teams, you will help ensure that the physical IT infrastructure is installed, maintained and documented to a high standard.

What will you do?

As a Data Centre Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for the physical deployment and maintenance of critical IT hardware, cabling and infrastructure. Your responsibilities include:

• Installing, cabling and powering servers, storage and network equipment
  
• Building and maintaining cold/hot aisle containment
  
• Installing, testing and labelling structured copper and fibre optic cabling
  
• Performing advanced fibre optic procedures, including fusion splicing and OTDR analysis
  
• Installing cable tray systems and supporting the scalability of the physical infrastructure
  
• Configuring server management interfaces, such as iLO and iDRAC, according to instructions
  
• Troubleshooting Layer 1 and Layer 2 connectivity issues and resolving hardware faults
  
• Using DCIM and ticketing systems for asset tracking and incident management
  
• Documenting cable routes, asset data and changes
  
• Leading projects, creating work instructions and performing quality assurance
  
• Providing hands‑on support where needed
  

Your working environment

You will be part of the Global Data Centres Services department and work within a team responsible for Global Data Centres Services and their delivery to the business.

The role covers the data centre locations in Rotterdam and Roosendaal. Due to the nature of the position, flexibility to work outside regular office hours and participation in the stand‑by rotation are part of the role.

Requirements

What do you bring?

You work in a structured way, have an eye for detail and enjoy taking responsibility as part of a team. In addition, you have:

• A diploma in IT, Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
  
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
  
• Dutch language skills are a strong advantage and are preferred, but not a hard requirement
  
• Basic knowledge of electrical safety standards, preferably NEN 3140, with VOP as a minimum and VP preferred
  
• A valid VCA certificate
  
• A valid driving licence (B)
  
• Willingness to travel betweenthe data centre locations in Rotterdam and Roosendaal
  
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours when necessary
  
• Willingness to participate in a stand‑by rotation, approximately once every 4 to 5 weeks
  
• A team‑oriented mindset, hands‑on attitude and strong attention to detail
  

Nice to have

It is an advantage if you have experience with one or more of the following:

• Data centre infrastructure, including rack & stack, cold/hot aisle containment and structured cabling
  
• Fibre optic installation, fusion splicing, OTDR testing and troubleshooting
  
• SingleMode and MultiMode fibre, including OS2, OM4 and OM5
  
• Troubleshooting at the physical and data link layers
  
• Identifying and resolving connectivity issues such as loops, faulty ports, mismatched optics and signal degradation
  
• Cable documentation standards and physical network design principles
  
• Electrical Engineering
  

What do we offer?

• A one-year contract through ITSync, with the possibility of extension. This position is structured as a temporary-to-internal employment arrangement, with the aim of transitioning into an internal ING position after 18 months.
  
• A 36-hour working week with flexible working hours and a hybrid working model
  
• A gross monthly salary between €3,872.12 and €5,500, based on 36 hours per week and depending on experience
  
• Additional benefits, including holiday allowance, a 13th month and pension contribution