Data Center Engineer

About the role

A trading and technology firm is looking for a Data Center Engineer in Amsterdam to own the physical infrastructure of a global, ultra-low-latency environment. The role is highly hands-on, working with cutting-edge hardware across international data centers and colocations, and directly affects the reliability, scalability and performance of systems at the heart of financial technology.

Key responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain high-performance servers, network switches and infrastructure appliances across global data center environments
• Support large-scale infrastructure expansions, hardware refreshes, migrations and new site buildouts
• Manage power, rack space, capacity planning and hardware lifecycle management
• Troubleshoot critical hardware and connectivity issues to ensure maximum uptime
• Collaborate with infrastructure, networking and systems engineering teams to improve operational efficiency
• Coordinate global deployments with remote hands teams and manage equipment logistics

Required profile

• Experience in enterprise-scale or mission-critical data center environments
• Strong attention to detail, documentation skills and a passion for operational excellence
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where reliability and precision matter

Required skills

• Server hardware: CPUs, memory, storage, RAID controllers, NICs and power systems
• Networking infrastructure: switches, chassis platforms, line cards, SFP and QSFP transceivers
• Copper and fiber cabling (Cat5e/Cat6, multimode and single-mode fiber)
• Physical infrastructure troubleshooting and cable testing tools
• Basic Linux administration and server deployment

What we offer

• Competitive base salary and performance-based rewards
• Extensive training opportunities
• Relocation support where applicable, including visa sponsorship