Data Center Technician – On-site (Makkah)

About the role

Reboot Monkey is looking for a freelance Data Center Technician to provide on‑site support for its data centre facilities in Makkah. You will work independently while collaborating with remote teams to ensure hardware, software and network components operate reliably and securely.

Key responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain servers, networking gear and other data‑center hardware to maximise uptime.
• Monitor data‑center performance both on‑site and remotely, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software and connectivity issues quickly.
• Configure, manage and troubleshoot Cisco and Juniper routers, switches and firewalls in line with security standards.
• Perform updates, patches and security hardening on Linux‑based and Windows‑based systems.
• Document all installations, repairs and maintenance activities and provide clear reports to the remote management team.
• Implement and uphold security protocols to protect data‑center infrastructure.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years (36 months) of hands‑on experience in data‑center operations.
• Ability to work autonomously on‑site while coordinating with distributed teams.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Hyper‑V
• VMware
• Linux‑based systems
• Windows‑based systems
• Juniper networking devices
• Cisco routers, switches and firewalls
• Networking principles, VLANs, TCP/IP, DNS, VPN

What we offer

• Flexible freelance contract with competitive rates.
• Opportunity to work on global data‑center projects.
• Access to remote support tools and a collaborative international team.