Data Center Technician - France - Paris - On-site

About the Role

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

Contract & Work Arrangement

• Freelance/contract, hourly, on-demand engagement

• Assignments and schedules depend on client demand.

• 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.

• Some dispatches may last only a few hours, while others may require longer onsite support.

• Assignments may take place during regular hours, nights, weekends, or on short notice, depending on client requirements.

• Technicians must be comfortable working independently onsite with minimal supervision.

• This opportunity is suited to technicians looking for flexible, on-demand contract work rather than traditional full-time employment.

Please carefully consider this work arrangement before applying, as this is not a traditional full-time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform onsite data center support based on assigned dispatches and client requirements.

• Install, rack, stack, de-rack, relocate, and decommission servers and other data center equipment.

• Perform hardware installations, replacements, break/fix, and migrations.

• Execute structured cabling, including copper and fiber optic cabling.

• Perform cross-connects, patch panel work, labeling, and cable management.

• Work with SFPs, transceivers, and other connectivity components as required.

• Troubleshoot server hardware and connectivity issues.

• Perform power cycling and other physical data center tasks.

• Follow MOPs, SOPs, safety procedures, and client requirements.

• Document completed work with photos, ticket updates, and detailed notes.

• Coordinate with remote NOC, network, operations, and client teams.

• Escalate issues appropriately when they fall outside the assigned scope.

• 3+ years data center operations experience

• Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber)

• 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 center 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