Freelance Data Center Technician — Remote-Hands Support

Reboot Monkey; Steenbergen; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible tickets

Professional environment

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Reboot Monkey is seeking skilled Freelance Data Center Technicians to deliver on-demand support for global data centers. You will handle hardware installation, troubleshooting, and network operations, working independently while coordinating with remote teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in data center operations, strong Cisco/Juniper hardware experience, and proficiency with Windows and Linux systems, with flexibility to travel and work outside regular hours when required.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred but not required.
• 3+ years of experience in data center operations, with a strong focus on independent or freelance projects.
• Cisco/Juniper networking devices; Windows and Linux systems; networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, VLANs).
• Certifications like Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIA/JNCIS, or CompTIA Linux+ are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain servers, networking equipment, and other hardware to ensure optimal performance and maximum uptime.
• Monitor data center operations remotely and on-site to minimize downtime and maintain service reliability.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot networking devices, including Cisco and Juniper routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Manage and troubleshoot both Linux and Windows-based systems, applying updates and security patches.
• Document all installations, repairs, maintenance tasks, and system performance with reports for remote management.
• Implement and maintain security protocols to protect data center infrastructure.
• Collaborate with remote IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders to drive efficiency and innovation.

Skills

Cisco networking

Juniper networking

Windows

Linux

Networking fundamentals

Virtualization

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Cisco equipment

Juniper equipment

VMware/Hyper-V

Job description

Reboot Monkey is seeking skilled Freelance Data Center Technicians to deliver on-demand support for global data centers. You will handle hardware installation, troubleshooting, and network operations, working independently while coordinating with remote teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in data center operations, strong Cisco/Juniper hardware experience, and proficiency with Windows and Linux systems, with flexibility to travel and work outside regular hours when required.