Data Center Technician - Switzerland - Basel - On-site — Reboot Monkey

Full description

About the Role Join our team as a Freelance Data Center Technician in Basel, Switzerland. This is an hourly, on-demand, dispatch-based contract opportunity supporting data center operations and infrastructure projects. Assignments depend on client demand and may range from a few hours to a full day or longer. There are no guaranteed weekly hours, and technicians should be comfortable working independently onsite and responding to assignments as needed. Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly compensation based on the agreed contractor rate
• Payment based on actual hours worked
• Travel allowance may apply to eligible assignments
• Additional rates may apply for eligible night, weekend, or other scheduled work, subject to the agreed terms

Work Schedule

• Freelance, hourly, project-based assignments
• Flexible schedule depending on client requirements and assignment availability
• Some assignments may require nights, weekends, or short-notice availability
• No guaranteed minimum number of hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Install, rack, stack, and decommission server and network equipment
• Perform structured cabling, including copper and fiber-optic connections
• Replace hardware components and perform basic physical troubleshooting
• Assist with equipment deployments, migrations, and upgrades
• Troubleshoot physical connectivity, cabling, and hardware issues
• Maintain accurate documentation, asset records, and ticket updates
• Follow site procedures, technical instructions, and safety requirements
• Coordinate with project managers, remote teams, and data center personnel
• Complete assigned tasks independently and escalate issues when necessary

For technicians with advanced technical experience, assignments may also involve:

• Advanced Cisco or Juniper routing and switching configuration
• VLANs, routing protocols, ACLs, and network security
• Complex network and server troubleshooting, including root cause analysis
• Data center migrations, infrastructure upgrades, and network reconfiguration
• Automation, scripting, and advanced server/network configuration
• Troubleshooting complex connectivity issues across multiple devices and systems

Requirements

• Data center or IT infrastructure experience
• Server hardware and networking knowledge
• Reliable and professional with strong communication
• Proximity to local data center facilities
• Flexible schedule for on-call/emergency work