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Data Center Engineer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Engineer to provide on-site technical support within a mission-critical data center environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for hardware maintenance, diagnostics, break-fix activities, equipment installation, and operational support for enterprise server infrastructure.

This role requires a hands-on engineer with strong server hardware expertise, the ability to work independently in a data center environment, and a commitment to adhering to safety, quality, and service delivery standards.

Responsibilities

  • Perform corrective maintenance and break-fix support on enterprise server platforms.
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware-related faults and infrastructure issues.
  • Install, replace, configure, and test server components and peripherals.
  • Execute maintenance activities in accordance with documented procedures and operational standards.
  • Respond to incidents, service requests, and troubleshooting requirements within agreed service levels.
  • Maintain accurate service records, technical documentation, and asset updates.
  • Collaborate with remote technical teams, operations teams, and escalation groups to resolve complex issues.
  • Support equipment moves, adds, changes, and decommissioning activities.
  • Ensure compliance with data center security, environmental, and safety requirements.
  • Maintain readiness to provide coverage and knowledge transfer to backfill resources when required. .

Qualifications

Required Technical Skills

Server Hardware Expertise

  • Strong experience supporting enterprise rack, tower, cloud, and edge server platforms.
  • Experience performing:
  • Hardware diagnostics
  • Component replacement
  • Firmware-related activities
  • Corrective maintenance
  • System recovery procedures

Data Center Experience

  • Working knowledge of:
  • Data center operations
  • Server installation and racking
  • Cabling best practices
  • Hardware asset management
  • Physical infrastructure support

Networking Knowledge

  • Fundamental understanding of:
  • Ethernet networking
  • Switch connectivity
  • Remote management technologies
  • Hardware troubleshooting methodologies

Required Qualifications

  • Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer, Data Center Engineer, Hardware Support Engineer, or similar role.
  • Experience providing on-site support within enterprise or hyperscale data center environments.
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Valid authorization to work in Norway.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting enterprise server platforms in large-scale data center environments.
  • Knowledge of edge, cloud, and high-performance computing infrastructure.
  • Previous experience supporting mission-critical environments.
  • Familiarity with remote management and out-of-band administration tools.
  • Experience working within ITIL-based service delivery models.

Key Competencies

  • Customer-focused service delivery
  • Problem solving and analytical thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management and prioritization
  • Team collaboration
  • Accountability and ownership
  • Adaptability in fast-paced environments
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in English and the relevant local language for the operating territory.
  • Fluent local language (minimum C1 level)

This position offers the opportunity to work in a highly technical, mission-critical data center environment supporting enterprise infrastructure operations.

Skills

  • Server Hardware Troubleshooting
  • data center operations
  • Break-Fix Maintenance
  • component installation
  • Incident Response
  • Technical Documentation
  • ITIL Processes

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