Data center Engineer
SkillHuset Sweden AB · Västerås · 12 månader – upp till 2 år · Deadline 2026-12-25
SkillHuset Sweden AB is seeking a **Data Center Engineer** to support the installation, operation, and maintenance of its data center infrastructure. Working alongside infrastructure teams, facilities specialists, and external vendors, the role ensures high availability, security, and reliability across servers, storage, and networking hardware. Key tasks include executing rack-and-stack activities, structured cabling, hardware replacements, patching, and operating system maintenance, as well as handling fault investigation and incident resolution. The role also requires coordinating on power, cooling, and physical security, maintaining accurate asset and cabling documentation, and taking part in **scheduled maintenance and on-call support** as needed. Applicants must bring relevant experience in data center operations, infrastructure support, or a similar technical role, backed by **hands-on server, storage, and networking knowledge**. Proficiency in Linux and/or Windows Server environments, familiarity with virtualization platforms such as VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM, and understanding of fiber and copper cabling alongside formal incident and change management procedures are required. Candidates must also demonstrate professional working proficiency in English. Advantageous qualifications include experience with SAN/NAS storage, backup platforms, DCIM tools, scripting via PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Ansible, hybrid cloud setups, and relevant technical certifications.
About the role
We are looking for a Data Center Engineer to support the installation, operation and maintenance of data center infrastructure. You will help ensure that servers, storage, networks and supporting facilities operate securely and reliably.
You will work closely with infrastructure teams, facilities specialists and external vendors to resolve incidents, deliver changes and maintain service availability.
Key responsibilities
- Install, configure and maintain servers, storage systems and network equipment.
- Perform rack-and-stack activities, hardware replacements and structured cabling.
- Monitor infrastructure health, investigate faults and coordinate incident resolution.
- Support operating system maintenance, patching and hardware lifecycle management.
- Carry out approved changes using documented procedures, validation checks and rollback plans.
- Support backup, recovery and disaster recovery activities.
- Maintain asset inventories, rack layouts, cabling records and operational documentation.
- Coordinate with facilities teams on power, cooling, environmental monitoring and physical security.
- Work with vendors on maintenance, equipment deliveries and hardware support.
- Follow access controls, safety procedures and change management processes.
- Participate in scheduled maintenance and on-call support where required.
Required qualifications
- Relevant experience in data center operations, infrastructure support or a similar technical role.
- Hands-on knowledge of server hardware, storage and networking fundamentals.
- Experience with Linux and/or Windows Server environments.
- Understanding of virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V or KVM.
- Familiarity with fiber and copper cabling, rack infrastructure and hardware diagnostics.
- Understanding of incident management, change management and operational documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with technical teams and vendors.
- Professional working proficiency in English.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with SAN/NAS storage, backup platforms or disaster recovery testing.
- Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring and Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools.
- Scripting or automation experience using PowerShell, Bash, Python or Ansible.
- Exposure to cloud connectivity and hybrid infrastructure.
- Relevant certifications in networking, servers, virtualization or IT service management.