Data Center Technician - Switzerland - Zurich - On-site

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.

• 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