Data Center Operations Technician
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Responsibilities
- Hardware Setup & Maintenance:
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot datacenter hardware, including
- servers and network gear.
- Handle tasks like swapping servers, managing cables, and keeping racks
- organized.
- Set up RAID configurations, work with BMC ports, and image servers
- using tools such as PXE boot, USB installation, or other system
- deployment methods.
- Follow rack designs, learn about cooling systems, airflow management,
- and power distribution within a datacenter environment.
- Suggest smarter ways to work, making operations faster and more
- efficient.
- Collaboration & Coordination:
- Work with internal teams and vendors to handle deployments,
- maintenance, and new site setups.
- Keep documentation and the knowledge base up to date with everything
- you learn.
- What success looks like in the first year
- You've got it covered: Confidently manage installations, troubleshooting,
- and maintenance of servers, networking equipment, and supporting
- infrastructure.
- Team Player: Your contributions make things easier for everyone, and your
- ideas help the team improve.
- In the loop: You understand how our datacenter operations work, how
- servers interact with networking and virtualization layers, and how
- everything fits together to deliver high availability.
- About you
- Problem Solver: You enjoy troubleshooting hardware and figuring out why
- systems behave the way they do.
- Technical Know-How: You're familiar with RAID setups, BMC ports, imaging
- servers, or have gained similar experience through work, study, or personal
- projects such as building PCs, running a home lab, or experimenting with
- virtualization platforms.
- Networking Skills: You understand networking basics such as TCP/IP, DNS,
- DHCP, connectors, cable management, and configuring SFP modules.
- Curious by Nature: You may have experimented with things like Linux,
- virtualization, Docker, NAS setups, or game server hosting and enjoy
- learning how infrastructure works behind the scenes.
- Physical Capability: You're comfortable lifting 45kg and live within 50km of
- our Montreuil Datacenter for on-call shifts.
- Organized: You like to keep clean, detailed documentation and structure
- your workflow accordingly.
- French & English fluency: You have solid French skills for written and
- spoken communication when needed. Fluency in English is a must.
- Work Location & On-Call: On-site, full-time (5 days per week). You'll be part
- of a rotating on-call schedule (one week every 5 weeks) with additional
- compensation; on-call duties may occur outside business hours and can
- often be handled remotely.
- Why Join i3D?
- Sustainable & Global gaming customers: Join a company with over 20 years
- of success, working with gaming leaders like Ubisoft and Discord.
- Skill Development: Advance your career with clear growth paths, hands-on
- learning, and meaningful projects.
- Free Games: Enjoy lifetime access to Ubisoft's game library.
Benefits
Additional Information
At i3D.net , we provide world-class global coverage with one of the most interconnected networks in the world. Our solutions focus on low latency, zero packet loss, and unmatched scalability, enabling seamless experiences for millions of users worldwide. With dedicated support, bespoke solutions, and cutting-edge technology, we deliver reliable, cost-efficient infrastructure that empowers game developers and businesses to scale effortlessly. Partnering with major names like Nvidia, DuckDuckGo , and Ubisoft , we are shaping the future of gaming and network technology. As a Junior Data Center Operations Technician in the Hardware and Bare Metal team at i3D.net , you'll grow to be the hands-on expert ensuring the smooth operation of our global datacenter hardware. From installing and troubleshooting to maintaining and upgrading (move-add-change-delete), your work directly impacts the performance and reliability of the infrastructure powering some of the world's largest gaming companies. If you're someone who enjoys building PCs, experimenting with a home lab, or diving into how servers, networks, and infrastructure work behind the scenes, this role will give you the opportunity to turn that curiosity into real-world impact.
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