Senior Data Centre Technicians - 6M-12M CONTRACT - EXT

ACT NOW: Work on Multi-Billion-Dollar AI Data Centre Upgrade Program, Largest in the Australian Marketplace. We are partnering with a leading organisation driving Data Centre Builds, Installations, Deployments for AI Infrastructure / AI Facilities Programs.

We have Multiple (6M- 12-Month Contract - Extend) Senior Data Centre Technician roles available in Sydney.

You will support a program of data centre infrastructure builds and deployments across Australia.

This is a hands-on, working lead role focused on data centre builds, rack and stack, structured cabling and fibre patching, equipment staging and installation quality. You will work alongside a Technical Lead and one additional onsite resource, taking ownership of the installation from equipment unpacking through to final customer sign-off.

You will be responsible for delivering clean, organised and professional installations, ensuring all equipment is correctly installed, labelled, cabled and ready for handover.

This is an ideal opportunity for a senior technician who enjoys working on the tools, takes pride in their workmanship and can lead by example onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Centre Builds: Perform hands-on rack and stack of network and infrastructure equipment, primarily Juniper switching for aggregation rack expansions.
• Hardware Installation: Install and connect Fortinet firewalls, out-of-band management switches, Opengear console servers and occasional Dell servers.
• Cabling & Fibre: Install fibre and copper patch leads, maintain clean cable management and ensure all connections are correctly routed and presented.
• Equipment Staging: Unpack, stage and prepare equipment for deployment, including basic power-on checks before installation on the data centre floor.
• Labelling & Documentation: Prepare and apply cable and equipment labels in accordance with customer requirements and industry best practice, ensuring connections are clear and easy to trace.
• Installation Quality: Apply consistent installation standards across cable management, rack layouts, patching and equipment presentation to achieve customer sign-off first time and minimise rework.
• Site & Staging Room Management: Maintain an organised staging area, manage packaging and waste appropriately, and keep the work area clean and safe.
• Working Lead Responsibilities: Direct and guide one additional onsite technician or subcontractor, checking the quality of their work and ensuring installation standards are maintained.
• Project Coordination: Work closely with the Technical Lead and Project Manager, communicating progress, risks, issues and lessons learned.
• Interstate Deployment: Travel to data centre sites across Australia as required by the rollout program.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven hands-on experience working in live colocation or enterprise data centres.
• Strong experience with data centre builds, rack and stack, equipment installation and structured cabling.
• Practical experience with fibre handling, fibre patching and copper patch leads.
• Experience staging equipment, performing basic power-on checks and preparing hardware for deployment.
• Experience as a Senior Data Centre Technician, Installation Lead, Site Lead or Foreman on data centre deployment projects (Ideal)
• A strong understanding of cable management, labelling standards and professional installation practices.
• The ability to work independently, take ownership of onsite delivery and maintain a high standard of workmanship.
• Experience guiding a junior technician or subcontractor and checking installation quality.
• A disciplined approach to site procedures, safety, organisation and customer requirements.
• Willingness and ability to travel interstate to project sites across Australia

This is a great opportunity - To apply, please submit your CV via the portal by clicking the APPLY NOW button below.

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Charlie Molino
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Northbridge IT Recruitment

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