Data Center Technician - Norway - Forus - On-site

Reboot Monkey; Stavanger, Sandnes; On-site; NOK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Reboot Monkey is seeking a Data Center Technician to deliver on-site technical support at our Forus facilities. You will perform Remote Hands tasks, assist with server rack installations, and ensure uptime in a fast-paced global data center environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with data center infrastructure, knowledge of server hardware and networking, and the ability to lift 25 kg+. Applicants should be based near Stavanger and available for weekend or holiday on-call requests.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with data center infrastructure.
• Knowledge of server hardware, networking, and cabling standards.
• Reliable transportation and proximity to local data centers.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Ability to lift 25kg+ equipment.
• Flexible availability including weekends/holidays for urgent requests.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site Remote Hands and Smart Hands support.
• Install and decommission server racks.
• Manage cross-connects and patch panels.
• Troubleshoot hardware and diagnose issues.
• Conduct visual inspections and inventory audits.
• Escort and coordinate access for client visits.
• Respond to emergencies and be on-call.

Skills

Data center experience

Server hardware

Networking basics

Cabling standards

English communication

Lift 25kg+

Job description

About Reboot Monkey

Reboot Monkey is a global leader in data center services, operating in 166 countries and over 2,300 cities worldwide. Our mission: "3 engineers within 1 hour of every data center globally."

The Role

We're looking for a skilled Data Center Technician in Forus, Norway to provide on-site technical support at local data center facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Remote Hands & Smart Hands support (cabling, power cycling, hardware swaps)
• Server rack installation and decommissioning
• Cross-connect and patch panel management
• Hardware troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Visual inspections and inventory audits
• Escort and access coordination for client visits
• Emergency response and on-call availability

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with data center infrastructure
• Knowledge of server hardware, networking, and cabling standards
• Reliable transportation and proximity to local data centers
• Strong communication skills in English
• Ability to lift 25kg+ equipment
• Flexible availability including weekends/holidays for urgent requests

Nice to Have

• Certifications: CompTIA Server+, Network+, CDCP, CCNA
• Experience at major DC providers (Equinix, Digital Realty, NTT, CyrusOne)
• Structured cabling expertise (fiber, Cat6, DAC)
• Data center or IT infrastructure experience
• Server hardware and networking knowledge
• Reliable and professional with strong communication
• Proximity to local data center facilities
• Flexible schedule for on-call/emergency work