Datacenter Technician

Onsite IT Server & Network Hardware Support Technician

Location: Leixlip, Co. Kildare (100% Onsite – Data Centre Environment)

Contract: 12 months (potential opportunity to convert to permanent – timeline TBC)

Start Date: ASAP / TBC

Rate: Up to €20 per hour (total hourly rate)

We are currently recruiting experienced Onsite IT Server & Network Hardware Support Technicians to join a specialist team supporting a large-scale enterprise data centre environment in Leixlip, Ireland.

This is a hands-on infrastructure support role ideal for someone with previous data centre, server support, or hardware break/fix experience who enjoys working with enterprise technology in a structured operational environment.

You will provide essential onsite support across server, storage, and network infrastructure, working alongside engineering teams to maintain high levels of availability and performance.

Working Hours

• Monday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Tuesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Wednesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Total working hours: 39 hours per week (including daily breaks)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on server and hardware support within a data centre environment
• Install, replace, move, and maintain server and network equipment
• Carry out rack and stack activities across server and storage platforms
• Support hardware break/fix activities including component replacement
• Install and support structured cabling (copper, fibre, AOC)
• Support network hardware including switches, optics, and power components
• Assist with server lifecycle activities (IMAC – Install, Move, Add, Change)
• Support Windows Server and Linux environments
• Assist with storage infrastructure activities
• Maintain accurate asset records and equipment tracking
• Support remote engineering teams with onsite troubleshooting
• Assist with vendor maintenance visits and hardware replacement activities

Essential Experience & Skills

Candidates must have previous experience supporting IT infrastructure within a data centre, server room, or similar controlled environment.

Essential:

• Experience working as a Data Centre Technician, Server Support Engineer, Infrastructure Technician, or similar
• Hands-on experience with server hardware support and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of server, storage, and network hardware
• Experience with rack & stack, hardware installation, and component replacement
• Understanding of networking fundamentals
• Experience with structured cabling (fibre/copper)
• Familiarity with Windows Server and/or Linux environments
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical processes
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Comfortable with physical hardware work, including lifting and moving equipment

Desirable Experience

• Enterprise storage experience (e.g. NetApp or similar platforms)
• Exposure to scripting or automation tools (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
• IT hardware certifications or vendor qualifications
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or cloud data centre environments

Why Apply?

• Long-term 12-month contract opportunity
• Competitive hourly rate up to €20 per hour
• Opportunity to work in a high-performance enterprise data centre environment
• Gain exposure to enterprise servers, storage, networking, and infrastructure operations
• Potential future opportunity for permanent employment
• Excellent opportunity to develop your infrastructure engineering career