Freelance Data Center Technician - Remote-Ready & On-Call

Reboot Monkey; Pretoria; Remote; ZAR 207,000 - 413,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible freelance schedule

Remote work for global clients

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Proximity to data center facilities?

Job summary

Reboot Monkey, a global IT solutions provider, is seeking a Freelance Data Center Technician to deliver on‑demand support for data centers worldwide. The role involves hardware installation, troubleshooting, and network operations management, with the ability to work independently while collaborating with remote teams.

You will handle Linux and Windows systems, document tasks, and implement security protocols to uphold service excellence across multiple sites and clients.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in data center equipment and software.
• Experience with server installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows environments and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain servers and networking hardware for optimal uptime.
• Monitor operations remotely and on-site to diagnose issues and minimize downtime.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco/Juniper devices to ensure secure network operations.
• Manage Linux and Windows systems, applying patches and security updates.

Skills

Independent work

Remote collaboration

Documentation

Security practices

Tools

Linux

Windows

Cisco

Juniper

Networking hardware

Job description

Reboot Monkey, a global IT solutions provider, is seeking a Freelance Data Center Technician to deliver on‑demand support for data centers worldwide. The role involves hardware installation, troubleshooting, and network operations management, with the ability to work independently while collaborating with remote teams.

You will handle Linux and Windows systems, document tasks, and implement security protocols to uphold service excellence across multiple sites and clients.