Freelance Data Center Technician — On-Site & Remote

Reboot Monkey; Anderson (SC); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility for freelance work

Remote collaboration with teams

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Reboot Monkey is seeking a Freelance Data Center Technician to deliver on-demand support for our global data centers. You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain servers and networking gear, while coordinating with remote teams to ensure uptime and security.

You will work independently on projects, with flexibility to manage tickets around existing commitments. Suitable for seasoned professionals comfortable with irregular hours and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field is preferred but not required.
• 3+ years of data center operations experience, including freelance projects.
• Strong expertise with Cisco and Juniper networking devices, Linux and Windows systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain servers, networking equipment, and other hardware to ensure optimal performance and maximum uptime, facilitating seamless operations within the data center.
• Monitor data center operations remotely and on-site, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and connectivity issues to minimize downtime.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot networking devices including Cisco and Juniper routers, switches, and firewalls for secure operations.
• Manage and troubleshoot Linux and Windows-based systems, applying updates and security patches.
• Document installations, repairs, and performance reports for remote management transparency.

Skills

Cisco networking

Linux systems

Windows systems

TCP/IP DNS VPN VLANs

Remote collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in CS/IT

Cisco CCNA/CCNP

Juniper JNCIA/JNCIS

CompTIA Linux+

Tools

Cisco devices

Juniper devices

VMware/Hyper-V

Job description

Reboot Monkey is seeking a Freelance Data Center Technician to deliver on-demand support for our global data centers. You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain servers and networking gear, while coordinating with remote teams to ensure uptime and security.

You will work independently on projects, with flexibility to manage tickets around existing commitments. Suitable for seasoned professionals comfortable with irregular hours and travel as needed.