Data Center Technician - Japan - Osaka-Shi Kita-Ku - On-site

About the Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Osaka-Shi Kita-Ku, Japan. This is a full-time, on-site position where you'll support critical infrastructure at world-class data center facilities.

Compensation

Hourly contract rate – based on experience and assignment requirements

• Technicians are paid for the actual hours worked on each assignment.

• There is no guaranteed 8-hour workday, minimum weekly hours, or fixed number of hours per week.

• The hourly rate, payment currency, invoicing schedule, and other assignment-specific terms will be confirmed during recruitment and documented in the applicable contract or Statement of Work (SOW).

• Any applicable travel allowance or additional assignment compensation will be confirmed separately.

Work Setup/Engagement Type

• Independent contractor/freelance arrangement, not traditional full-time employment.

• On-demand, dispatch-based assignments.

• Flexible scheduling depending on client requirements and available work.

• Some assignments may require only a few hours, while others may require a full day or longer.

• Assignments may occur during regular hours, nights, weekends, or on short notice.

• Technicians should be comfortable working independently onsite with minimal supervision.

• Work is generally within or near the technician's local area.

• Assignment availability and workload depend on client demand.

• Each assignment may have specific requirements, rates, and terms confirmed through a separate SOW or assignment confirmation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hardware installations, decommissions, and migrations

• Execute structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)

• Conduct server racking, stacking, and labeling

• Perform cross-connects and patch panel work

• Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues

• Document all work with photos and detailed notes

• Coordinate with remote NOC and client teams

• 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