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# Datacenter Engineer

- **Company:** It Recruitment
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Linux, Firmware, Networking Hardware, Remote Access Technology, Web Applications, Hardware Infrastructure, Network Server
- **Published:** September 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.nl/jobad/nlaf3b35742c9aac9ad7453608121fc449

## About the Role

* Driver license
 * A problem solver
 * Basic knowledge of servers, power and networking equipment
 * Ability to replace hardware components in servers and switches
 * Cable management and installation within racks
 * Desire to expand technical skills
 * Keen documenter and contributor to the team's continuous improvement
 * Good written and spoken English
 * CDCP and Linux OS knowledge are a plus
 * BHV or EHBO certification is a plus

## Description

IT Recruitment is looking for her client in Amsterdam for a Datacenter Engineer. This is a role that demands a high level of consistency and a genuine passion to work on servers and networking hardware. Working in a team of skilled engineers, this role is responsible for replacement, installation and documentation of the systems that ensure our operation and customers run 24/7/365. Our operation runs mainly in Datacentres around Amsterdam and Rotterdam.
The systems we support have to be highly reliable, highly scalable and take full advantage of our platform and global reach.
Main Responsibilities:

 * Part-of the Datacenter team installing and maintaining all equipment in the datacentres to provide our customers with the best service.
 * Providing support and remote hands on these systems for your colleagues.
 * Installation and replacing of hardware (components) in our Datacenter locations.
 * Install and test cabling.
 * Configure remote access and install firmware upgrades.
 * Documentation of all systems in the existing tools (web based).
 * Available for on-call shifts outside of office hours.


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