Data Center Technician - Japan - Tokyo - On-site

Reboot Monkey is a global leader in IT solutions, specializing in data center management that simplifies your IT operations. We provide hosting space, future-proof upgrades, and 24/7 support through our smart or remote hands, ensuring seamless, secure, and sustainable service. Our fully remote, round-the-clock management frees businesses from supervision hassles, setting new benchmarks in data center solutions. We’re seeking skilled Freelance Data Center Technicians to join our growing team. If you have expertise in data center operations and want flexible work, we’d love to hear from you.

Compensation

Hourly contract rate – based on experience and assignment requirements

• Technicians are paid for the actual hours worked on each assignment.

• There is no guaranteed 8-hour workday, minimum weekly hours, or fixed number of hours per week.

• The hourly rate, payment currency, invoicing schedule, and other assignment-specific terms will be confirmed during recruitment and documented in the applicable contract or Statement of Work (SOW).

• Any applicable travel allowance or additional assignment compensation will be confirmed separately.

Work Setup/Engagement Type

• Independent contractor/freelance arrangement, not traditional full-time employment.

• On-demand, dispatch-based assignments.

• Flexible scheduling depending on client requirements and available work.

• Some assignments may require only a few hours, while others may require a full day or longer.

• Assignments may occur during regular hours, nights, weekends, or on short notice.

• Technicians should be comfortable working independently onsite with minimal supervision.

• Work is generally within or near the technician's local area.

• Assignment availability and workload depend on client demand.

• Each assignment may have specific requirements, rates, and terms confirmed through a separate SOW or assignment confirmation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hardware installations, decommissions, and migrations

• Execute structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)

• Conduct server racking, stacking, and labeling

• Perform cross-connects and patch panel work

• Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues

• Document all work with photos and detailed notes

• Coordinate with remote NOC and client teams

• Experience in data center operations, IT infrastructure, server hardware, or related technical work.

• Hands-on experience with rack-and-stack, server installation/decommissioning, structured cabling, or hardware troubleshooting.

• Familiarity with copper and/or fiber-optic cabling, depending on assignment requirements.

• Ability to follow technical instructions, work orders, site procedures, and safety requirements.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate with remote teams and project managers.

• Ability to work independently onsite with minimal supervision.

• Proximity to local data center facilities and ability to travel to assigned sites.

• Flexible availability for on-demand assignments, including nights, weekends, and short-notice requests.

• Own transportation and basic tools where required for the assignment.

• Legal authorization to work in the country of assignment without employer-sponsored work authorization.

• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, Network+, CDCP, or CDCS are an advantage, depending on the role and assignment requirements.