Data Center Engineer (Zürich, Switzerland)
We’re supporting a leading colocation and data centre provider that delivers infrastructure and premium managed services for enterprise customers all across Europe.
Their Zurich facility is state-of-the-art, and they are looking to grow the technical operations team with a hands-on, versatile engineer who bridges both IT and facility domains.
You will join the Zurich Engineering \& Operations team and take responsibility for day-to-day technical and facility tasks.
Your responsibilities will span physical infrastructure, IT hardware, and operational support!
If you'd be interested in finding out more APPLY today or contact me directly: charlied@hamilton-barnes.com
Responsibilities
Rack, stack, cable, label, and commission servers, network, and storage systems
Deploy, troubleshoot, and maintain IT infrastructure: servers (Linux/Windows), hypervisors, storage, backup
Support network connectivity, patching, and fibre/copper cabling work
Work with facility / building systems (power, cooling, UPS, generators, fire, security) to maintain uptime and SLA compliance
Perform regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs
Coordinate with external vendors and sub-contractors (electrical, mechanical, HVAC)
Assist in planning and executing data centre expansions, migrations, or hardware refresh projects
Monitor metrics, raise alerts on anomalies, troubleshoot root causes
Document physical and logical infrastructure (rack layouts, cable charts, asset inventory)
Follow and improve operational procedures, safety protocols, and best practices
Occasionally respond to after-hours incidents and participate in on-call rotations
Requirements:
Several years’ hands-on experience in data centre, colocation, or mission-critical environments
A mix of IT hardware and facilities exposure (server management, cabling, power / cooling systems)
Basic networking knowledge (switching, VLANs, fibre optics, structured cabling)
Strong mechanical aptitude—comfortable working with power, UPS, A/C, cooling, etc.
Excellent troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure
Fluent in English \& German
Ability to lift, carry, and work in confined spaces and data hall environments
Willingness to be on-call and support occasional off-hour incidents