Data Centre Technician (m/f/n)
Summary
On-site Data Centre Technician installs, maintains, and decommissions servers and network gear, manages cabling, audits inventory, and follows strict change-management procedures in a Warsaw data center.
For one of our Partners, we are looking for a supplementary Data Centre Technician (m/f/n) to support long-term project delivered for a European Union organization based in Warsaw.
Knowledge and skills:
Hands-on experience with server and network device installation
Understanding of rack layouts, PDUs, cabling standards, and labelling
Basic networking knowledge (LAN, patching, switches)
Familiarity with asset management and inventory systems
Ability to follow change management and data center procedures
Basic troubleshooting of hardware components
Strong documentation and reporting skills
Proficiency in "Rack & Stack" procedures
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Team-oriented with the ability to work independently
Specific requirements:
Manual Handling proficiency (lifting up Data Center & IT heavy equipment)
Ability to work in a data center environment (noise, cold, confined spaces)
Ability to work between different partner's sites in Poland and abroad DRS locations
Driving license cat. B
Higher education
3 years of IT experience, including 2 at similar position
Typical tasks and responsibilities:
Comissioning & Decomissioning with Installation duties: Physically installing Data Center components, servers, network switches; performing initial power-on tests.
Own the ongoing verification and upkeep of DC cabling: correct routing through designated pathways, secure mounting/fastening, and accurate end-to-end labelling for power and network runs.
Stores & Logistics: Maintaining a tidy DC store, accepting deliveries, and ensuring all the equipment is ready for further processing after arrival and owning the whole hardware lifecycle process including comissioning and decomissioning.
Audit & Reporting: Performing regular inventory audits; updating asset registers and providing detailed reporting on capacity and hardware health when needed.
Hardware Maintenance: Replacing faulty components and managing the RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) process in cooperation with DC Contract Manager.
Capacity planning: Planning rack layouts and overseeing third-party contractors when requested.
Documentation: Actively maintaining maintenance management system and preparation of notifications for planned maintenance windows.
To prepare and perform changes to the Data Centre and IT core infrastructure.
Offer:
Rate: We are open to your expectations
B2B cooperation with SHIMI
Delivery mode: On-site service provision (Warsaw)
Benefits: Multisport card, Private medical care