Job Description – Data Centre Engineer
Location: Glomfjord, Norway
Contract Length: 12 months
Rate: €4,500 per month - Contractor
Overview
We are seeking a skilled Data Centre Engineer to support operations at a critical infrastructure site in Glomfjord. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical professional with strong experience in data centre environments, hardware maintenance, and on-site troubleshooting. You will ensure uptime, reliability, and operational continuity for servers, network equipment, and supporting infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day onsite support within the data centre, ensuring stable operation of all hardware and environmental systems.
- Install, rack, stack, cable, and configure server and network hardware.
- Perform diagnostic checks and hands-on troubleshooting for servers, switches, storage, and related equipment.
- Monitor data centre environmental conditions (power, cooling, alarms) and escalate issues as required.
- Conduct routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and asset inventory updates.
- Support remote engineering teams by acting as hands, eyes, and ears onsite.
- Maintain accurate documentation, including change logs, incident reports, and hardware tracking.
- Comply with strict health & safety procedures and site access requirements.
Required Skills & Experience
- 2–4+ years of experience in a data centre, NOC, or infrastructure support environment.
- Proven ability to rack/stack equipment, manage cabling standards, and handle hardware in a safe, methodical manner.
- Familiarity with server architectures (HP, Dell, Lenovo or similar) and network devices (Cisco, Juniper, Arista).
- Strong understanding of power distribution (PDUs, UPS) and cooling concepts.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and site schematics.
- Comfortable working independently or with limited supervision.
- Good communication skills in English (written and verbal).
- Valid right to work in Norway OR eligibility to obtain a work permit.
Preferred Experience
- Experience supporting cloud or high-density compute environments.
- Knowledge of ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Jira, Remedy).
- Basic knowledge of Linux or Windows Server environments.
- Prior experience in remote-hands support for international teams.
Personal Attributes
- Reliable, organised, and committed to maintaining operational continuity.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures precisely.
- Physically capable of lifting/handling data centre equipment.
- Professional, safety-conscious, and deadline-driven.
What We Offer
- 12-month fully-paid contract at €4,500 per month.
- Opportunity to work in a highly secure, enterprise-grade environment.
- Exposure to global data centre standards and operations.
- Supportive team with clear processes and stable workload.