About the Role

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

Work Schedule

Freelance 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

Requirements

2+ years of hands-on data center, IT infrastructure, server hardware, or related technical experience

Hands-on experience with rack and stack operations, server installations, decommissions, and hardware deployments

Strong structured cabling experience, including Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6a and fiber optic cabling (single-mode/multimode)

Experience with cable routing, labeling, patching, and physical connectivity troubleshooting

Experience troubleshooting and replacing server and network hardware, such as drives, RAM, power supplies, NICs, switches, and related components

Ability to follow technical instructions, work orders, SOPs, and safety procedures

Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills

Ability to work independently onsite and coordinate with remote engineering, NOC, and project teams

Ability to safely lift and move equipment weighing 50+ lbs and work in a data center environment

Reliable transportation and ability to travel to assigned data center locations in or near Toronto

Comfortable working flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and short-notice assignments when required

Legally authorized to perform independent contractor/freelance work in Canada without employer sponsorship

Preferred / Additional Skills

Fiber testing, troubleshooting, termination, or splicing experience

Experience with SFP/QSFP/transceiver replacement and troubleshooting

Experience with Dell, HPE, Supermicro, Cisco, Juniper, or similar hardware

Data center certifications such as CDCP, CDCS, or CDCE

Network certifications such as CCNA, JNCIA, or Network+

Experience with DCIM or ticketing systems

Colocation or remote-hands/smart-hands experience

Basic understanding of networking concepts such as VLANs, switching, and routing