Job Description:
Datacenter Operations Engineer – Hands-on Hardware, Cabling & 24/7 Critical Infrastructure
We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Datacenter Operations Engineer with CMBD experience to support the build and ongoing operations of a new resiliency datacenter environment. This is a highly practical role in a complex environment where you will work directly with hardware, structured cabling, and physical infrastructure in a mission-critical setting. You’ll be involved in everything from rack installation and fibre/copper cabling to incident response and infrastructure changes. The role operates in a 24×7 environment with on-call rotation, making it ideal for someone who thrives in high-availability, fast-moving technical operations.If you enjoy working physically with technology, solving real infrastructure problems, and ensuring systems stay online, this role is for you!
About the role
You will take ownership of the physical layer of a modern datacenter, ensuring hardware, connectivity, and documentation are accurate and fully operational at all times.
Key responsibilities include:
Asset & Configuration Management
* Maintain and update datacenter assets and configurations
* Ensure accurate documentation in the CMDB (Configuration Management Database)
Operational Datacenter Tasks
* Execute day to day operations, including monitoring, incident handling, and escalations
* Perform and guide changes within the datacenter environment
* Ensure operational continuity and compliance with internal standards
Hardware Management
* Install, configure, and replace hardware components
* Conduct physical audits and maintain accurate hardware inventory
* Prepare racks, PDUs, cabling structures, and connectivity setups
Cabling (Hands-On)
* Design, install, and maintain structured cabling (fiber and copper)
* Ensure clean, well structured patching and cable management
* Work safely and efficiently inside datacenter rooms (MDF/IDF/DC halls)
Datacenter Design Contribution
* Support engineers by reviewing layout options, rack elevations, and cabling plans
* Validate technical specifications against operational feasibility and DC best practices
* Help ensure adherence to industry standards and internal guidelines
This is a hands-on environment requiring precision, discipline, and strong technical awareness of physical IT infrastructure.
About you
* 10+ years’ experience in hands-on datacenter operations or similar hands-on infrastructure role
* CDCP certification (or willingness to obtain)
* Experience working in a multi cultural, multi national complex environment.
* Strong expertise in rack installation, structured cabling (fibre & copper), and hardware troubleshooting
* Ability to read and work with datacenter floorplans, rack layouts, and technical diagrams
* Understanding of power distribution (PDUs) and basic cooling principles
* Experience with CMDB systems, asset tracking, and configuration management
* Comfortable working in a 24×7 operational environment with on-call responsibilities
* Highly detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline
* Calm, reliable, and effective in incident or pressure-driven situations
Why this role
* You will work in a high-availability, mission-critical datacenter environment
* Strong technical ownership across physical infrastructure
* Exposure to large-scale resiliency and infrastructure build programmes
* Hands-on role with real impact on uptime and service continuity
* Relocation is provided by Levy within Europe
About Levy Professionals
Since 2000 we provide professional solutions to organizations ranging from tech start-ups to global players. From our offices in Amsterdam and London we have built an international and local network of skilled employed professionals and contractors fuelled by our passion for connecting skills with projects. Over the years we have fulfilled over 2500 requirements and nowadays we consistently have 250+ professionals recruited and relocated from 14 countries allocated to various projects. Our strength is the way that we see and treat people. This will always be a key factor in our strategy for many years to come.
