Remote Data Center Technician (Freelance)

Reboot Monkey; Grand Rapids (MI); Remote; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility to choose your work hours

Professional growth environment

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A global IT solutions leader is seeking a Freelance Data Center Technician to manage and support their data center operations. This remote role involves hardware installation, troubleshooting, and managing both Windows and Linux systems. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in data center operations and expertise with Cisco and Juniper devices. Flexible work hours allow for part-time engagements without minimum commitments. Join a professional environment that focuses on excellent service and technical development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data center operations.
• Strong focus on independent or freelance projects.
• Valid certifications like Cisco CCNA/CCNP or CompTIA Linux+ are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain servers and networking equipment.
• Monitor operations and troubleshoot hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
• Manage and troubleshoot both Linux and Windows-based systems.
• Document installations, repairs, and performance.
• Implement and maintain security protocols.

Skills

Hands-on experience with Cisco networking devices

Hands-on experience with Juniper networking devices

Troubleshooting Linux systems

Troubleshooting Windows systems

Understanding of TCP/IP networking principles

Understanding of DNS concepts

VPN knowledge

VLANs knowledge

Experience with VMware virtualization

Experience with Hyper-V virtualization

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Cisco networking equipment

Juniper networking equipment

Job description

A global IT solutions leader is seeking a Freelance Data Center Technician to manage and support their data center operations. This remote role involves hardware installation, troubleshooting, and managing both Windows and Linux systems. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in data center operations and expertise with Cisco and Juniper devices. Flexible work hours allow for part-time engagements without minimum commitments. Join a professional environment that focuses on excellent service and technical development.