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Datacenter Operations Engineer (Shifts)

Haarlem

Datacenter Operations Engineer (Shifts) – Haarlem 

Join a global cloud provider and take your career to the next level in datacenter operations! We are looking for a Datacenter Operations Engineer to support our growing infrastructure in Haarlem. This hands-on role focuses on server hardware, installations, and troubleshooting, ensuring smooth operations for our customers. 

As part of our 24/7 shift-based team (morning, evening, and night shifts), you will work closely with the Technical Support team and collaborate with other Leaseweb datacenters. 

What is the role about?

  • Deploy and maintain servers, private racks, colocation spaces, and other critical infrastructure. 
  • Perform Windows and Linux server installations, including hardware and software configuration. 
  • Manage hardware and software updates to ensure optimal performance. 
  • Handle server recovery, troubleshooting, and testing. 
  • Oversee hardware and spare parts replacements. 
  • Resolve technical support tickets and collaborate closely with Level 1 support. 
  • Maintain detailed documentation based on client and company requirements. 
  • Support projects related to provisioning new servers or relocating existing ones. 
  • Coordinate with other datacenter teams within Leaseweb to ensure seamless operations. 

What we’re looking for:

You have a strong IT background, understand datacenter environments, and are flexible to work in shifts. 

  • Hands-on experience with server hardware (Dell, HP, or Supermicro preferred). 
  • Knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems. 
  • Experience with server building, maintenance, and troubleshooting. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively both internally with different teams and departments as well as with customers 
  • A problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach. 
  • Basic knowledge of networking concepts. 
  • Driver’s License and eligibility to work in the Netherlands.

Benefits include:

  • Participation in annual company bonus scheme and company pension
  • Internet allowance and travel allowance
  • Lease bike plan
  • 25 days of paid time off (and the option to buy or sell up to 5 more days) 
  • Free lunch, parking, and fresh fruit provided when in the office 
  • Access to the Leaseweb Academy, a personalized learning platform offering a variety of studies, (Dutch) courses, and trainings 
  • Fun events year-round – from virtual pub quizzes to summer parties, company runs, quarterly hackathons and much more 
  • Monthly after work drinks
  • A multicultural work environment (our colleagues are from over 60 countries!) in a company where you can truly make a difference  

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you need to be eligible to work in the Netherlands. 

Ready for the next step? 

If you’d like to apply, please do so online. To learn more about us, follow us on LinkedIn or Instagram to get an inside look at the life at Leaseweb. For questions, please reach out to Demetra Spyrou, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at d.spyroul@global.leaseweb.com. 

We directly source all candidates – any unsolicited profiles received from recruitment agencies will be treated as direct applications. 

 

 

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