Data Center Technician

C&D Talent Advisory; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 431,000 - 517,000; Full time

Job summary

TechTree's client is hiring a Data Center Technician for a long-term infrastructure programme in Warsaw. This on-site role focuses on rack & stack, structured cabling, hardware troubleshooting, asset management, and physical data center operations.

Requires 3+ years IT experience, 2+ years in data centers, a Bachelor's degree, and a Category B driving licence. Security clearance eligibility is requested. Initial 12 months with potential extension up to 48 months.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of overall IT experience.
• 2+ years in physical data center operations.
• Hands-on rack & stack and cabling experience.
• Knowledge of server, network, PDU, and data center infrastructure.
• Basic LAN, switching, and patching knowledge.
• Hardware troubleshooting experience.
• Familiarity with asset management, inventory, and change-management processes.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Valid Category B driving licence.
• English at B2+ level.
• Comfortable working with heavy equipment and in typical data center environments.
• Ability to work on-site in Warsaw.
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain CONFIDENTIEL UE / EU CONFIDENTIAL security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Install and decommission servers, switches, and other data center equipment.
• Perform rack & stack activities and maintain rack layouts.
• Manage structured cabling, patching, and labelling.
• Troubleshoot physical server and network hardware.
• Maintain hardware inventory and asset records.
• Receive equipment and manage the hardware lifecycle.
• Support maintenance and RMA processes.
• Conduct inventory audits and capacity checks.
• Prepare and execute infrastructure changes.
• Maintain data center documentation and maintenance records.
• Coordinate third-party contractors working on-site.

Skills

IT experience

Data center operations

Rack & stack

Structured cabling

Hardware troubleshooting

Asset management

Driver's license (Category B)

English (B2+)

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Data Center Technician (DCT) | Warsaw

TechTree's client is hiring a Data Center Technician for a long-term infrastructure programme supporting a major EU agency in Warsaw.

This is a hands-on role for someone experienced in rack & stack, structured cabling, hardware troubleshooting, asset management, and physical data center operations.

• Location: Warsaw, Poland
• Work model: On-site
• Employment: Contract
• Contract duration: Initial 12 months, extendable up to 48 months
• Estimated compensation: €100,000–€120,000 annually
• Level: Associate
  

What you'll do

• Install and decommission servers, switches, and other data center equipment
• Perform rack & stack activities and maintain rack layouts
• Manage structured cabling, patching, and labelling
• Troubleshoot physical server and network hardware
• Maintain hardware inventory and asset records
• Receive equipment and manage the hardware lifecycle
• Support maintenance and RMA processes
• Conduct inventory audits and capacity checks
• Prepare and execute infrastructure changes
• Maintain data center documentation and maintenance records
• Coordinate third-party contractors working on-site

What we're looking for

• 3+ years of overall IT experience
• 2+ years in physical data center operations
• Hands-on rack & stack and cabling experience
• Knowledge of server, network, PDU, and data center infrastructure
• Basic LAN, switching, and patching knowledge
• Hardware troubleshooting experience
• Familiarity with asset management, inventory, and change-management processes
• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Valid Category B driving licence
• English at B2+ level
• Comfortable working with heavy equipment and in typical data center environments
• Ability to work on-site in Warsaw
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain CONFIDENTIEL UE / EU CONFIDENTIAL security clearance

Nice to have

• Experience managing third-party contractors
• Familiarity with formal change-management processes
• Experience handling hardware maintenance and RMA workflows

Why consider this opportunity?

• Long-term engagement with potential continuity of up to 4 years
• Work within a large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure environment
• Strong hands-on ownership across the physical data center lifecycle
• Exposure to enterprise-grade server and network infrastructure
• Reimbursed travel when required