Data Center Technician

We're hiring a Data Center Technician (DCT) for a long-term, on-site engagement supporting the physical data center operations of a major EU Justice & Home Affairs agency in Warsaw. This is a hands-on, physical infrastructure role — installing, cabling, and maintaining server and network hardware.

• Minimum 3 years overall IT experience including 2+ years in a similar data center operations role
• Hands-on experience with server and network device installation, rack layouts, PDU and cabling standards
• Basic LAN, patching, and switch networking knowledge
• Experience with asset management and inventory systems, change management, and data center procedures
• Strong hardware troubleshooting skills and structured documentation and reporting habits
• Comfortable working in data center environments with manual handling of heavy IT/DC equipment
• Ability to travel between sites in Poland and abroad as required
• Valid driving licence, category B
• Bachelor's degree or higher
• English proficiency at B2+ level
• Willingness and eligibility to obtain and hold a CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL personal security clearance (screening must begin within first 45 days)

• Install and decommission data center components, servers, and network switches following "Rack & Stack" procedures
• Maintain cabling and labelling end-to-end verifying against documented standards
• Manage stores & logistics including upkeep of the DC store and receiving deliveries
• Run inventory audits and produce capacity and hardware-health reporting
• Support hardware maintenance and RMA processes with the DC Contract Manager
• Plan capacity and rack layouts and oversee third-party contractors onsite
• Maintain documentation for maintenance management and planned-maintenance-window notifications
• Prepare and execute changes to the Data Centre / IT core infrastructure

Willingness and eligibility to obtain and hold a CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL personal security clearance; screening must be initiated within the first 45 days of assignment.