Data Center Technician - Norway - Kristiansand - On-site

Reboot Monkey; Kristiansand; On-site; NOK 520,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Reboot Monkey in Kristiansand, Norway is seeking a Data Center Technician to provide on-site support at local data centers. You will perform remote hands, server rack work, cabling, diagnostics, and on-call responses to keep critical infrastructure running smoothly.

The role requires hands-on DC experience, knowledge of server hardware and networking, and the ability to lift 25 kg. English communication is essential, with weekend/holiday availability for urgent requests.

Qualifications

• Hands-on data center infrastructure experience.
• Knowledge of server hardware, networking, and cabling standards.
• Ability to lift 25 kg+ and operate in a physically demanding environment.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Reliable transportation near local data centers.
• Flexible availability including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data center infra

Server hardware

Networking

Cabling standards

English communication

Lift 25kg+

On-call availability

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 Kristiansand, 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