Title: Data Center Engineer

Contract: ASAP - 1st of September 2025.

Extension: Yes, 1 year.

Workload: 100%

Language: English and German B2.

Location: Zurich

One of our customer - key financial market infrastructure company in Switzerland. Is currently looking for 2 datacenter engineers to join their team.

Availability to work during Weekends and Out of working hours (evening, morning) when needed.

Daily tasks:

• Installation and Setup: install Servers, network Switches, storage devices and other data center hardware according to project specifications and client requirements; Building up data center engineering knowhow (knowing what is state of the art on the market, find possibilities to upgrade/adjust our environment with focus on quality, security and efficiency
• Cabling and Power Management: plan, install and manage data center cabling( fiber optic, cooper and power cabling) and organize infrastructure layout
• Troubleshooting: diagnose, troubleshoot and repair hardware and connectivity issues promptly to minimize downtim
• System integration: work closely with the network, network security team and system administration teams to integrate new hardware into existing datacenter environment; data center InterconnecT: operation and engineering of the ADVA infrastructure (Dark fiber connections between the Swiss data centers
• Documentation: maintain detailed documentation of installation, configuration and hardware inventory using data center software and tool
• Compliance and Safety: ensure that all installations and maintenance activities comply with the company policies, industry standards and safety regulations.
• Quality Assurance: perform testing and validation of installed systems to ensure they meet operational and performance standards
• Upgrades and Modifications: assist in the upgrades of existing data center infrastructure, including firmware updates, component replacement and hardware reconfiguration
• Client Support: provide technical support to clients and internal teams regarding data center installation and related issue; End-to-end test together with customers for connectivity issues (LAN, WAN, DSL, Wi-Fi, DF)

Qualification:

• Education: Apprenticeship in Telematic / Electrician / Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical engineering or a related field equivalent experience
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in data center installation, maintenance or related field

Technical skills:

• Proficiency in cable management, including fiber optics and structured cabling
• Familiarity with data center infrastructure management
• Basic understanding of power distribution units (PDUs), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and cooling systems
• Strong knowledge of server hardware, storage solution and networking equipment

Skills and Competencies:

• Attention to Details: precision in installation and documentation is crucial to maintain the operational efficiency of the data center
• Problem-solving: strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
• Communication: excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate efficiently with team members and clients
• Teamwork: ability to work well in a team-orientated environment, providing support and assistance where needed
• Certifications: industry certifications such as CompTIA Server+, CISCO CCNA are good to have

Job Title: Datacenter Engineer

Location: Zürich, Switzerland

Job Type: Contract

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