Data Center Technician - Seattle (Onsite)

Reboot Monkey is a global leader in IT solutions, specializing in data center management that simplifies your IT operations. We provide hosting space, future-proof upgrades, and 24/7 support through our smart or remote hands, ensuring seamless, secure, and sustainable service. Our fully remote, round-the-clock management frees businesses from supervision hassles, setting new benchmarks in data center solutions. We’re seeking skilled Freelance Data Center Technicians to join our growing team. If you have expertise in data center operations and want flexible work, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Overview:

As a Freelance Data Center Technician, you will play a key role in delivering on-demand support to our global data centers. Your responsibilities will include hardware installation, troubleshooting complex issues, and managing network operations, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. We’re looking for someone with deep expertise in data center equipment and software who can work independently while collaborating with remote teams. In this role, you’ll be essential to maintaining smooth, secure, and efficient data center operations, contributing to our high standards of service excellence.

Job description

About the Role

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

Compensation & Work Setup

Hourly contract/freelance position

• Paid for actual hours worked on each assignment

• Assignments may range from a few hours to longer shifts depending on client requirements

• No guaranteed 8-hour workday or fixed number of hours per week

• Hourly rate will be discussed based on experience and assignment requirements

Work Schedule

• On-demand / dispatch-based

• Assignment schedules vary based on client requirements

• Some assignments may require short-notice availability

• Nights and weekends may be required depending on the assignment

• Technicians should be comfortable working independently with minimal supervision onsite

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

Work Authorization

• Candidates must have the legal right to work in the country location for these contract assignments.

• Visa or work-permit sponsorship is not provided.

• Candidates must already have the appropriate work authorization and should not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

• Candidates may be asked to confirm their work authorization during the hiring process.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and decommission servers, networking equipment, and data center infrastructure.

• Perform rack-and-stack, equipment relocation, hardware replacements, break/fix, and power cycling.

• Handle structured cabling, including copper and fiber optics, cable management, and connectivity checks.

• Troubleshoot hardware, operating systems, and network connectivity issues, including Cisco and Juniper equipment.

• Support Linux and Windows systems, including basic administration, updates, and troubleshooting.

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

• Maintain accurate tickets, photos, maintenance records, and asset documentation.

• Coordinate with remote engineering, NOC, operations, and client teams, escalating complex issues when necessary.

• Support planned maintenance, upgrades, and infrastructure changes while following applicable security protocols.

• At least 2 years of experience in data center operations, IT infrastructure, or a related field.

• Hands-on experience with server hardware, networking equipment, deployments, and troubleshooting.

• Knowledge of Cisco/Juniper networking, Linux/Windows systems, and networking fundamentals such as TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, and VLANs.

• VMware/Hyper-V experience and relevant certifications (CCNA/CCNP, JNCIA/JNCIS, or CompTIA Linux+) are advantages.

• Ability to work independently onsite, follow technical procedures, and communicate effectively with remote teams.

• Must have basic tools and equipment and be within reasonable proximity to assigned data center locations.

• Flexible availability for on-call assignments, emergency dispatches, nights, weekends, and planned maintenance.