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

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About the Role Join Reboot Monkey as a Data Center Technician in Zurich, Switzerland . This is an onsite, contract/freelance position supporting critical infrastructure at data center facilities. Technicians will support assignments in or near Zurich , based on client requirements and available dispatches. 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 or fixed number of hours per week .
• Rates and assignment terms will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Work Setup

• Contract/freelance basis
• On-demand, dispatch-based assignments
• Flexible scheduling depending on client requirements
• Some assignments may require only a few hours, while others may require longer onsite support
• 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

Please note: This is not a traditional full-time position. Assignments and schedules vary based on client demand.

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

Work Authorization

• Candidates must already have the legal right to work in Switzerland .
• Reboot Monkey does not provide visa or work-permit sponsorship for these contract assignments.
• Candidates should not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

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