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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
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