Datacenter Operations Engineer (Shifts)

Leaseweb; Haarlem; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Annual bonus scheme

Company pension

Internet allowance

Travel allowance

Lease bike plan

25 days paid time off (+5)

Free lunch and parking

Leaseweb Academy access

Fun events year-round

Monthly after work drinks

Multicultural work environment

Job summary

Leaseweb in Haarlem is seeking a Datacenter Operations Engineer to join our 24/7 shift-based team. You will work hands-on with server hardware, installations, and troubleshooting to ensure continuous services for our customers in a vibrant, global cloud environment.

You’ll take ownership of incidents, coordinate with multiple teams, and perform hardware replacements while supporting ongoing projects and new server deliveries. A solid IT background and shift flexibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with server hardware (Dell, HP, or Supermicro)
• Knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems
• Experience with server troubleshooting
• Basic knowledge of networking concepts
• Ability to communicate effectively across teams and with customers
• A problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach
• Ability to prioritise and work under time pressure
• Driver’s License and eligibility to work in the Netherlands

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of incidents, outages, and service disruptions in the Data Center
• Troubleshoot, root cause identification, and hardware replacements in line with SLAs
• Coordinate with different teams to restore services and maintain datacenter operations
• Conduct planned hardware replacements, modifications and relocations
• Support projects and new server deliveries in collaboration with other teams

Skills

Server hardware

Linux

Windows OS

Troubleshooting

Networking basics

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Driver's license

Job description

Datacenter Operations Engineer (Shifts) – Haarlem

Join a global cloud provider and take your career to the next level in datacenter operations! We are looking for a Datacenter Operations Engineer to support our growing infrastructure in Haarlem. This hands‑on role focuses on server hardware, installations, and troubleshooting, ensuring smooth operations for our customers.

As part of our 24/7 shift-based team (morning, evening, and night shifts), you will work closely with the Technical Support team with a focus on promptly restoring services for our customers.

What is the role about?

• Take ownership of all incidents, outages, and service disruptions in the Data Center

• Perform troubleshooting, root cause identification and hardware replacements ensuring resolution in accordance with Service Level Agreements

• Coordinate with different teams in order to restore services for customers and ensure seamless datacenter operations

• Conduct planned hardware replacements, modifications and relocations

• Support projects and new server deliveries in collaboration with other teams

What we’re looking for:

You have a solid IT background, understand datacenter environments, and are available to work in a fixed shift rotation.

• Hands‑on experience with server hardware (Dell, HP, or Supermicro preferred)

• Knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems

• Experience with server troubleshooting

• Basic knowledge of networking concepts

• Ability to communicate effectively both internally with different teams and departments as well as with customers

• A problem‑solving mindset with a proactive approach

• Ability to prioritize and work effectively under time pressure and while juggling multiple tasks

• Driver’s License and eligibility to work in the Netherlands

Benefits include:

• Shift allowance

• Participation in annual company bonus scheme and company pension

• Internet allowance and travel allowance

• Lease bike plan

• 25 days of paid time off (and the option to buy or sell up to 5 more days)

• Free lunch, parking, and fresh fruit provided when in the office

• Access to the Leaseweb Academy, a personalized learning platform offering a variety of studies, (Dutch) courses, and trainings

• Fun events year‑round – from virtual pub quizzes to summer parties, company runs, quarterly hackathons and much more

• Monthly after work drinks

• A multicultural work environment (our colleagues are from over 60 countries!) in a company where you can truly make a difference