We are looking for an experienced Data Center Lead to oversee data center operations, hardware deployments, infrastructure management, and day-to-day technical activities. You will ensure the reliability, availability, and efficiency of our data center environment while maintaining high operational standards.
You will take ownership of infrastructure operations, coordinate deployments and maintenance activities, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and ensure that processes, documentation, and operational procedures are consistently followed.
Key Responsibilities & Technical Expertise
Hardware & Data Center Infrastructure
- Manage and maintain physical servers, racks, network equipment, BMC/IPMI ports, RAID configurations, and server components.
- Oversee structured cabling, power distribution, rack layouts, and airflow management.
- Ensure optimal hardware performance, availability, and physical infrastructure reliability.
Deployment & Lifecycle Management
- Manage PXE boot processes, USB-based installations, server imaging, and automated or manual deployment methods.
- Coordinate and execute Move, Add, Change, and Delete (MACD) activities.
- Oversee hardware installations, replacements, upgrades, and decommissioning.
- Ensure deployments are performed efficiently and in accordance with established procedures.
Networking & Connectivity
- Maintain a solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and fundamental networking concepts.
- Manage network connectivity, cable management, connectors, and SFP modules.
- Troubleshoot physical and logical connectivity issues across the data center environment.
- Ensure reliable connectivity between servers, network devices, and supporting infrastructure.
Infrastructure & Systems
- Work with Linux-based systems, virtualization technologies, Docker, and NAS storage solutions.
- Support infrastructure services, including game server hosting environments and related infrastructure tooling.
- Maintain and improve the stability, scalability, and performance of the underlying systems.
- Identify opportunities to improve infrastructure automation and operational efficiency.
Operations, Documentation & Team Coordination
- Maintain accurate technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge base articles.
- Establish and enforce operational standards and best practices.
- Coordinate troubleshooting activities and resolve complex hardware and infrastructure incidents.
- Support on-call operations, incident response, and escalation processes.
- Share technical knowledge, improve team workflows, and ensure consistent execution of daily operations.
What We Offer
- Annual gross salary of €75,000–€85,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Additional bonus scheme based on performance and company objectives.
- Pension plan.
- A hands-on leadership role with responsibility for critical data center infrastructure.
- The opportunity to improve operational processes, technical standards, and infrastructure reliability.
- A technically challenging environment with room for professional growth and development.