DC IT/Run Technician (m/f/x)

About

OVHcloud, leader européen du cloud computing, est présent dans une quinzaine de pays et fournit des solutions d’hébergement et de cloud sécurisées, fiables et accessibles.

Dans un monde où le numérique occupe une place prédominante et est en constante évolution, nous croyons que l’avenir réside dans un cloud ouvert, fiable et durable, qui permet aux utilisateurs de choisir en toute liberté la façon dont ils souhaitent gérer leurs données.

Nous privilégions toujours le collectif, c’est pourquoi nous travaillons de manière rapprochée avec et pour notre écosystème composé tout d'abord de nos collaboratrices et collaborateurs, de nos clients, de nos partenaires et d’acteurs institutionnels.

  • Fondée en 1999

  • ∼3000 collaborateurs dans 14 pays

  • 46 datacentres

Job Description

DC IT/Run Technician (m/f/x)

Within your #OneTeam

As an IT Technician in the RUN Team, you will provide Level 1 support to datacenter operations, internal teams, and customers. You will play a key role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and upgrading server hardware while ensuring high availability and performance across the infrastructure.

You will be joining a team that is responsible to what happens after the customer clicks "buy".

You will work in a shift-based, 24/7 environment, reporting to a Team Leader and collaborating with international teams.

Your main responsibilities

Datacenter Operations & Support

  • Provide first-line support for server and datacenter infrastructure, ensuring systems meet KPIs and SLAs
  • Install, assemble, upgrade, and decommission servers
  • Optimize rack space and ensure proper setup of hardware
  • Connect and manage power and network cabling according to standards
  • Maintain accurate asset inventory and stock records

Maintenance & Incident Management
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair faulty or degraded servers
  • Take a proactive approach to identifying and resolving hardware issues
  • Perform server upgrades for customers, including component replacements and improvements
  • Handle unracking, repair, and redeployment of undelivered or defective servers
  • Respond to monitoring alerts and operational tickets
  • Replace failed components and ensure systems are fully operational
  • Escalate complex issues to Level 2 support when required

Datacenter Infrastructure & Continuous Improvement
  • Maintain and troubleshoot rack and cabling systems
  • Contribute to datacenter setup and infrastructure improvements
  • Support technical projects and operational initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards
  • Drive continuous improvement in processes and service quality

Teamwork & Communication
  • Collaborate with 24/7 operational teams across sites
  • Share updates and provide reporting to the Team Leader
  • Maintain strong internal and customer relationships
  • Communicate technical issues clearly and effectively

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Required Qualifications
  • Proven hands-on experience with server hardware troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair
  • Strong ability to proactively identify, resolve, and prevent issues on faulty or degraded servers
  • Experience performing server upgrades for customers (component replacement, hardware improvements, firmware updates)
  • Practical experience with unracking/decommissioning servers, repairing undelivered or defective equipment, and preparing hardware for redeployment
  • Experience managing asset inventory and stock, including tracking and organizing spare parts
  • Solid understanding of datacenter operations, including rack organization, cabling, and hardware lifecycle management
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset
  • Ability to work in a 24/7 shift environment (including weekends and holidays)
  • Physically capable of working in a datacenter environment (rack installation, lifting equipment, cabling, etc.)


Preferred Qualifications
  • Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or relevant hardware certifications
  • Experience in large-scale datacenter or infrastructure environments
  • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and high-availability systems
  • Experience working in fast-paced, customer-focused environments


Key Skills
  • Strong interest in IT hardware and infrastructure
  • Organized with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
  • Attention to detail and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
  • Autonomous, adaptable, and reliable
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Customer-focused with a commitment to service quality


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Additional Information

  • Contract Type: Full-Time
  • Location: Erith
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