Data Center Technician - France - Bruges - On-site

About the Role Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Bruges, France. This is a freelance, on-site position where you'll support critical infrastructure at world-class data center facilities. Compensation & Benefits €45,000-55,000/year (EUR annual) Work Schedule - Freelance permanent position - Standard business hours with on-call rotation - Shift differentials for nights/weekends when 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 - 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