Datacenter Technician

Servers.com; Woerden; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance for weekend work

21 vacation days per year

Travel reimbursement for commuting

Opportunity to improve English skills

All necessary work equipment provided

Referral bonus of up to $1,000

Job summary

A global IaaS hosting platform is seeking an On-site Data Center Technician in Woerden. This full-time role involves maintaining and troubleshooting network and server equipment, executing installations and upgrades, and managing tasks via a support ticket system. Ideal candidates are proactive problem-solvers with experience in data centers, and they must be eligible to work in the Netherlands. The company offers a supportive international team environment, shift allowances, vacation days, and more.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Datacenter Technician or in a similar role with a focus on data center.
• Basic knowledge of Linux/Unix Operating Systems is a plus.
• Previous experience working with support ticketing and warehouse systems is a plus.
• Electrical certifications are a plus.
• Ability to follow specified policies and procedures.
• Flexibility towards working hours; available for rotating 24/7 support.
• Comfortable with tasks that may involve physical activity as part of the role.
• Eligible to live and work in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for maintaining and troubleshooting network and server equipment.
• Execute hardware installations, upgrades, and replacements of network devices, servers, and related components.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to server hardware.
• Maintain a clean and orderly warehouse and workspace.
• Manage and prioritize tasks using the support ticketing system.

Skills

Proactive problem-solving

Analytical troubleshooting

Technical understanding of Copper media

Technical understanding of fiber optic media

Fluency in English

Job description

We are looking for an On-site Data Center Technician to join our team in Woerden.

Servers.com is a global IaaS hosting platform. We provide reliable business solutions: dedicated servers, Cloud technologies, load balancer, firewall, Kubernetes, and monitoring services.

Clients use our services to deploy game servers, payment gateways, streaming services, and other high-load systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and passionate team that shares responsibility for the operational quality within our data centers. With multiple data centers in the country, we are looking for a full-time (40-hour) On-site Data Center Technician to join us.

In this role, you will:

• Provide hands-on support for maintaining and troubleshooting network and server equipment.
• Execute hardware installations, upgrades, and replacements of network devices, servers, and related components.
• Ensure all upgrades and replacements meet company standards and operational requirements.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to server hardware, including conducting detailed tests to ensure equipment reliability.
• Manage and prioritize tasks using the company’s support ticketing system to ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Maintain a clean and orderly warehouse and workspace, ensuring that all equipment is stored properly and that the work environment is safe and efficient.
• Ensure that our inventory system (EAM) is up-to-date.

You are a proactive problem-solver who takes ownership, works with a high level of accuracy and tidiness, thriving in both independent and team environments. You excel at analytical

troubleshooting and have a strong technical understanding of Copper (UTP, Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a) and fiber optic (MMF, SMF) media, or you have a passion for technology and are eager to learn.

You also are/have:

• Proven experience as a Datacenter Technician or in a similar role with a focus on datacenter.
• Basic knowledge of Linux/Unix Operating Systems is a plus.
• Previous experience working with support ticketing and warehouse systems is a plus.
• Electrical certifications are a plus.
• Ability to follow specified policies and procedures.
• Fluency in English.
• Flexibility towards working hours; available for rotating 24/7 support.
• Comfortable with tasks that may involve physical activity as part of the role.
• Eligible to live and work in the Netherlands.
• Located within a reasonable distance from the office or willing to relocate for a sustainable commute in the long term.
• A driver’s license is a must.

What we offer

• A professional, international, and supportive team environment.
• Shift allowance for work performed during weekend shifts.
• A schedule shared 4 weeks in advance, providing clarity and supporting your work-life balance.
• 21 vacation days per year.
• Travel reimbursement of €0.23 per kilometer for commuting, or an NS Business Card if you commute by public transport.
• Opportunity to practice and improve your English.
• All necessary work equipment, including a laptop.
• A referral bonus of up to $1,000 grosswhen you refer a new colleague (subject to terms and conditions).
• We celebrate successes and do fun activities with the team.

Please review our candidate privacy notice in relation to the collection and processing of your personal data. Should you be unsuccessful in your application for the role you have applied for and would like for Servers.com to keep your details for any future roles for twelve (12) months, please let us know in writing.