Data Center Technician - France - Sainghin-en-Mélantois - On-site

Overview

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Sainghin-en-Mélantois, France. This is a full-time, on-site position where you'll support critical infrastructure at world‑class data centre facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

€45,000-55,000 per year (EUR). Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, professional development allowance, and certification sponsorship.

Work Schedule

Full‑time permanent position, standard business hours with on‑call rotation. Shift differentials for nights/weekends where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment.
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic).
• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions.
• Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security).
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams.
• Participate in capacity planning and upgrades.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of data centre operations experience.
• Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fibre).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience with rack and stack operations.
• Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments.
• Data centre certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE) – preferred.
• Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco) – preferred.
• Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA) – preferred.
• Experience with DCIM platforms – preferred.
• Knowledge of ITIL practices – preferred.