Data Center Technician - Finland - Helsinki - On-site
Job Description
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