About this role
About the Role
Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Helsinki, Finland. This is a full-time, on-site position where you'll support critical infrastructure at world-class data center facilities.
Work Schedule
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Freelance position
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Standard business hours with on-call rotation
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Shift differentials for nights/weekends when applicable
Key Responsibilities
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Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment
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Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)
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Execute hardware deployments and decommissions
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Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security)
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Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting
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Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking
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Collaborate with engineering and operations teams
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Participate in capacity planning and upgrades
Requirements
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2+ years of hands-on data center, IT infrastructure, server hardware, or related technical experience
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Hands-on experience with rack and stack operations, server installations, decommissions, and hardware deployments
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Strong structured cabling experience, including Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6a and fiber optic cabling (single-mode/multimode)
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Experience with cable routing, labeling, patching, and physical connectivity troubleshooting
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Experience troubleshooting and replacing server and network hardware, such as drives, RAM, power supplies, NICs, switches, and related components
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Ability to follow technical instructions, work orders, SOPs, and safety procedures
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Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills
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Ability to work independently onsite and coordinate with remote engineering, NOC, and project teams
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Ability to safely lift and move equipment weighing 50+ lbs and work in a data center environment
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Reliable transportation and ability to travel to assigned data center locations in or near Toronto
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Comfortable working flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and short-notice assignments when required
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Legally authorized to perform independent contractor/freelance work in Canada without employer sponsorship
Preferred / Additional Skills
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Fiber testing, troubleshooting, termination, or splicing experience
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Experience with SFP/QSFP/transceiver replacement and troubleshooting
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Experience with Dell, HPE, Supermicro, Cisco, Juniper, or similar hardware
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Data center certifications such as CDCP, CDCS, or CDCE
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Network certifications such as CCNA, JNCIA, or Network+
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Experience with DCIM or ticketing systems
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Colocation or remote-hands/smart-hands experience
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Basic understanding of networking concepts such as VLANs, switching, and routing