Datacenter Lead: Hardware, Networking & Leadership

i3D.net; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension plan

Education reimbursement

Travel allowance

Gaming perks: Ubisoft library

Vacation days

Job summary

i3D.net is seeking a Data Center Lead in its Hardware and Bare Metal team, based at the Rotterdam datacenter. You will own operations, guide a small team, and drive improvements in server deployment, maintenance, and documentation.

You will manage 1 on 1s, KPI setting, and career paths, turning hands-on expertise into structured, reliable infrastructure for large gaming and enterprise clients.

Qualifications

• Proven hardware troubleshooting and server/network deployment experience.
• Experience with datacenter operations and infrastructure tooling.
• Fluent English; Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead datacenter hardware installations, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Guide team members and manage day-to-day technical development.
• Coordinate cross-functional work with peers and vendors.
• Oversee rack design, cooling, air flow, and power distribution.
• Deploy servers using PXE, imaging, or USB methods.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and standards.
• Handle on-call escalations and provide practical leadership.

Skills

Problem solver

Technical know-how

Networking basics

Hands-on infrastructure

Leadership mindset

Physical capability

Organized workflow

Clear communication

Tools

Linux

Virtualization

Docker

BMC ports

Job description

i3D.net is seeking a Data Center Lead in its Hardware and Bare Metal team, based at the Rotterdam datacenter. You will own operations, guide a small team, and drive improvements in server deployment, maintenance, and documentation.

You will manage 1 on 1s, KPI setting, and career paths, turning hands-on expertise into structured, reliable infrastructure for large gaming and enterprise clients.