Summary
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Take ownership of infrastructure across large-scale, performance-critical data center environments. You will work directly with physical servers and connectivity while handling deployments, capacity, hardware operations, and infrastructure improvement projects. The role suits an engineer who enjoys hands-on work, end-to-end ownership, and environments where reliability and precision are essential.
Highlights
Hands-on infrastructure engineering role with ownership across large-scale data center and colocation environments. The position combines physical hardware work, infrastructure projects, capacity planning, connectivity, deployments, and continuous operational improvement.
Description
We’re partnering with a leading global technology-driven trading firm to hire an experienced Data Center Infrastructure Engineer for its Amsterdam-based technology team.
This is a hands-on engineering role within a highly sophisticated, performance-critical environment where physical infrastructure is fundamental to the business.
You’ll take ownership of data center infrastructure spanning multiple locations and thousands of servers, working across deployments, capacity, connectivity, hardware and operational improvements.
If you enjoy being close to the hardware, taking ownership of infrastructure projects from start to finish, and working in an environment where reliability, precision and performance really matter, this could be an excellent next step.
What you'll be doing
You’ll help maintain, expand and continuously improve large-scale data center and colocation environments, combining hands-on engineering with project ownership.
Your responsibilities will include:
Installing, cabling and deploying servers, switches and network appliances across data centers and colocation facilitiesCoordinating server and network equipment installations with remote hands teams across different locationsManaging rack space, power allocation and capacity planningMaintaining high standards of structured cable managementTroubleshooting fiber and copper connectivity using cable testing equipmentPerforming hardware break-fix work and replacing components including drives, memory and transceiversPlanning and executing data center build-outs, relocations, expansions and new hardware deploymentsManaging equipment logistics and inventory across regional colocation sitesMaintaining accurate infrastructure documentation and helping standardize operational proceduresSupporting system builds, configuration and troubleshootingContributing to core office infrastructure, including highly performance-sensitive production environmentsLeading or contributing to infrastructure projects from initial planning through to implementation
What we're looking for
You’ll ideally have:
Hands-on experience within modern, large-scale data center or colocation environmentsStrong understanding of server and network hardware, including SFPs/transceivers, line cards, chassis, NICs, memory and storageExperience with structured cabling, including Cat5/Cat6, multimode and single-mode fiberKnowledge of data center power, space and capacity managementExperience troubleshooting fiber and copper connectivityUnderstanding of change control and infrastructure deployment processesBasic server OS installation and configuration knowledgeExperience coordinating or owning infrastructure projectsStrong documentation skills and excellent attention to detailA proactive approach to identifying and implementing operational improvements
You should be comfortable working both independently and alongside engineering teams in a fast-moving environment.
Some regional travel and occasional out-of-hours/weekend work will be required for infrastructure changes and deployments.
Why consider it?
This is an opportunity to work in an engineering environment where performance, reliability and infrastructure quality are genuinely business-critical.
You’ll work alongside highly experienced engineers and have significant ownership over physical infrastructure supporting a global, technology-intensive business.
The environment is fast-paced, technically demanding and built around continuous improvement rather than simply keeping the lights on.
The package includes a highly competitive base salary and performance-related bonus, strong benefits, extensive learning opportunities and excellent office perks.
🌍 Relocation support and visa sponsorship can be available for international candidates.
Interested in learning more? Apply directly or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
