Data Center Technician - Finland - Helsinki - On-site

About the Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Helsinki, Finland . This is a full-time, on-site position where you'll support critical infrastructure at world-class data center facilities. Work Schedule Freelance position Standard business hours with on-call rotation Shift differentials for nights/weekends when applicable Key Responsibilities Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic) Execute hardware deployments and decommissions Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security) Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking Collaborate with engineering and operations teams Participate in capacity planning and upgrades 2+ years of hands-on data center, IT infrastructure, server hardware, or related technical experience Hands-on experience with rack and stack operations , server installations, decommissions, and hardware deployments Strong structured cabling experience, including Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6a and fiber optic cabling (single-mode/multimode) Experience with cable routing, labeling, patching, and physical connectivity troubleshooting Experience troubleshooting and replacing server and network hardware , such as drives, RAM, power supplies, NICs, switches, and related components Ability to follow technical instructions, work orders, SOPs, and safety procedures Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills Ability to work independently onsite and coordinate with remote engineering, NOC, and project teams Ability to safely lift and move equipment weighing 50+ lbs and work in a data center environment Reliable transportation and ability to travel to assigned data center locations in or near Toronto Comfortable working flexible hours , including evenings, weekends, and short-notice assignments when required Legally authorized to perform independent contractor/freelance work in Canada without employer sponsorship Preferred / Additional Skills Fiber testing, troubleshooting, termination, or splicing experience Experience with SFP/QSFP/transceiver replacement and troubleshooting Experience with Dell, HPE, Supermicro, Cisco, Juniper, or similar hardware Data center certifications such as CDCP, CDCS, or CDCE Network certifications such as CCNA, JNCIA, or Network+ Experience with DCIM or ticketing systems Colocation or remote-hands/smart-hands experience Basic understanding of networking concepts such as VLANs, switching, and routing