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Datacenter Operations Engineer (Shifts)

Leaseweb

Haarlem
Full-time
2-5 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Datacenter operations
Server hardware
Troubleshooting
Linux
Windows
Networking
Hardware installation
Incident management
Root cause identification
Hardware replacement
Service level agreements
Communication
Problem-solving
Time management

Job Description

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 with a focus on promptly restoring services for our customers.

What is the role about?

  • Take ownership of all incidents, outages, and service disruptions in the Data Center

  • Perform troubleshooting, root cause identification and hardware replacements ensuring resolution in accordance with Service Level Agreements

  • Coordinate with different teams in order to restore services for customers and ensure seamless datacenter operations

  • Conduct planned hardware replacements, modifications and relocations

  • Support projects and new server deliveries in collaboration with other teams

What we’re looking for:

You have a solid IT background, understand datacenter environments, and are available to work in a fixed shift rotation.

  • Hands-on experience with server hardware (Dell, HP, or Supermicro preferred)

  • Knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems

  • Experience with server troubleshooting

  • Basic knowledge of networking concepts

  • Ability to communicate effectively both internally with different teams and departments as well as with customers

  • A problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach

  • Ability to prioritize and work effectively under time pressure and while juggling multiple tasks

  • Driver’s License and eligibility to work in the Netherlands

Benefits include:

  • Shift allowance

  • 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

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 life at Leaseweb. For questions, please reach out to Giulia Depresbiteris, Recruitment and Onboarding Coordinator, at:  [email protected]

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

Core Responsibilities

The Datacenter Operations Engineer is responsible for managing incidents, outages, and service disruptions while performing hardware installations and troubleshooting. They coordinate with various teams to ensure service restoration and maintain seamless datacenter operations in accordance with SLAs.

Requirements

Candidates must have a solid IT background with hands-on experience in server hardware and knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems. The role requires availability for a 24/7 shift rotation, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Benefits

  • Shift allowance
  • Annual company bonus scheme
  • Company pension
  • Internet allowance
  • Travel allowance
  • Lease bike plan
  • 25 days of paid time off
  • Free lunch
  • Free parking
  • Fresh fruit
  • Access to Leaseweb Academy
  • Fun events
  • Monthly after work drinks

About Leaseweb

Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting

Company size: 501-1,000 employees

Leaseweb is a leading Cloud services and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) provider serving a worldwide portfolio of 20,000 customers ranging from SMBs to Enterprises. Services include Public Cloud, Private Cloud, Hybrid Hosting, Colocation, Content Delivery Network, Cyber Security Services, and Dedicated Servers supported by exceptional customer service and technical support. With more than 80,000 servers under management, we have provided infrastructure for mission-critical websites, Internet applications, e-mail servers, security, and storage services since 1997. We have a global footprint of 20+ data centers across Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America, all of which are backed by a superior global network with a total capacity of more than 10 Tbps.

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