Data Center Technician - Saudi Arabia - Buraydah - On-site

Reboot Monkey; Buraydah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development allowance

Certification sponsorship

On-site support in Buraydah

Job summary

Reboot Monkey in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia is seeking a Data Center Technician for an on-site freelance role supporting critical infrastructure at world-class facilities.

You will install and maintain servers, cabling, and power systems, respond to incidents, and collaborate with engineering to plan capacity upgrades. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in data center operations and relevant certifications; vendor and DCIM ITIL familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of data center operations experience.
• Strong cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber).
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments.
• Familiarity with power distribution and UPS systems (preferred).
• Experience with DCIM platforms and ITIL practices (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment.
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic).
• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions.
• Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security).
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams.
• Participate in capacity planning and upgrades.

Skills

Data center operations

Cabling (Cat6/6a, fiber)

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Power distribution & UPS

DCIM platforms

Tools

DCIM platforms

Job description

About The Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia. This is a freelance, on-site position where you'll support critical infrastructure at world-class data center facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

SAR120,000-180,000/year (SAR annual)

Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development allowance
• Certification sponsorship

Work Schedule

• Freelance permanent position
• Standard business hours with on-call rotation
• Shift differentials for nights/weekends when applicable

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)
• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions
• Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security)
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting
• Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams
• Participate in capacity planning and upgrades
• 3+ years data center operations experience
• Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with rack and stack operations
• Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments
• Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE) - preferred
• Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco) - preferred
• Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA) - preferred
• Experience with DCIM platforms - preferred
• Knowledge of ITIL practices - preferred