Data Center Technician - Australia - Sydney - On-site

About the Role

Join Reboot Monkey as a Freelance Data Center Technician in Sydney, Australia. This is an hourly, on-demand contract opportunity supporting data center operations at client facilities across the Sydney area.

Assignments are based on client demand and may include hardware installation, structured cabling, equipment replacement, troubleshooting, and data center migrations. There are no guaranteed weekly hours, and technicians are paid for the actual hours worked on assigned tickets or projects.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly, project-based compensation in AUD

• Paid for actual hours worked on assigned tickets or projects

• No guaranteed minimum number of hours per week

• Rates may vary depending on the assignment and working hours

• Additional transportation allowance may apply for assignments outside the immediate local area

• Rate multipliers may apply for eligible evening, night, or weekend assignments

Work Schedule

• Flexible, dispatch-based schedule

• No guaranteed fixed working hours or standard 8-hour workday

• Assignments may range from short-duration tickets to full-day or longer projects

• Occasional nights, weekends, and short-notice assignments may be required

• Work is generally within or near the Sydney area, depending on client demand

• Technicians should be comfortable working independently onsite and coordinating with remote teams

Key Responsibilities

Depending on experience and assigned tier, responsibilities may include:

• Install, replace, and maintain servers, networking equipment, and other data center hardware

• Perform rack and stack, equipment deployment, de-racking, and decommissioning

• Install, organize, label, and troubleshoot copper and fiber-optic cabling

• Replace hardware components, power cycle equipment, and perform hardware break/fix

• Install and troubleshoot SFPs, QSFPs, transceivers, and specialized hardware where applicable

• Support data center migrations, equipment moves, and infrastructure upgrades

• Troubleshoot physical and connectivity issues, escalating when necessary

• Follow client MOPs, SOPs, safety procedures, and change-management requirements

• Maintain accurate ticket records, asset information, photos, and service documentation

• Coordinate with project managers, remote engineers, vendors, and client teams

Requirements

• Relevant experience in data center operations, server infrastructure, networking, or field engineering

• Hands-on technical experience appropriate to the assigned tier

• Ability to work independently onsite with minimal supervision

• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Willingness to accept occasional evening, night, weekend, or short-notice assignments

• Access to basic tools and equipment required for onsite tasks

• Valid driver's license where required for the assignment

Work Authorization

Candidates must already have the legal right to work in Australia for the applicable contract assignment. Reboot Monkey does not provide visa or work-permit sponsorship for these contract opportunities.

Why Work With Reboot Monkey?

• Flexible work: Accept assignments around your existing employment or commitments.

• On-demand opportunities: Choose assignments based on your availability.

• Hands-on experience: Support a variety of data center infrastructure projects.

• Competitive hourly compensation: Get paid for the actual hours worked.

• Professional collaboration: Work with experienced data center and infrastructure teams.