Senior Infrastructure & Facilities Technician – Data Center & Critical Environment

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We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Senior Infrastructure & Facilities Technician to join our Campus Services – Building Infrastructure team in Gland.

This role plays a key part in maintaining, evolving, and securing critical technical environments, including Data Center infrastructure and building technical systems.

The position requires strong operational expertise combined with the ability to contribute to infrastructure evolution and technical decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Data Center Infrastructure Operations

• Install, rack, cable, and decommission servers, network equipment, and infrastructure components
• Perform structured cabling (copper & fiber optic), including high-density and new-generation fiber systems
• Execute hardware upgrades, replacements, and technical modifications within the Data Center
• Perform network and power patching (including controlled power distribution environments)
• Ensure accurate infrastructure documentation, asset tracking, and physical mapping (DCIM or equivalent systems)
• Coordinate and supervise third-party interventions in secure areas
• Enforce strict access control and security procedures
• Contribute to capacity planning and infrastructure scalability

Critical Power & Technical Systems

• Support and maintain electrical infrastructure related to Data Center environments, including:
  • Three-phase power distribution
  • Load balancing principles
  • UPS and power redundancy systems
• Participate in preventive and corrective maintenance of:
  • Cooling systems (HVAC / CVC)
  • Electrical distribution systems
  • Fire detection
  • Physical security systems

Infrastructure Evolution & Governance

Depending on experience and seniority, the role may include:

• Participation in technical design reviews
• Contribution to infrastructure upgrade planning and budget estimations
• Participation in risk assessments related to critical infrastructure
• Proposing optimization and improvement initiatives
• Supporting compliance alignment with standards such as ISO 27001 and EN 50600 (or equivalent best practices)

Your Profile

• Technical education in IT infrastructure, electrotechnics, industrial systems, or equivalent
• Engineering degree (HES or equivalent) is an advantage
• 5+ years of experience in comparable environments
• Proven experience in Data Center and critical infrastructure
• Strong hands-on expertise in:
  • Fiber optic infrastructure (modern standards, high-density environments)
  • Structured cabling (copper & fiber)
  • Server & network equipment installation
  • Electrical fundamentals in controlled IT environments
• Good understanding of network fundamentals (VLAN, IP, switching environment)
• Familiarity with major vendors such as Dell, HPE, Cisco, APC is a plus
• Knowledge of DCIM systems and infrastructure documentation practices
• Awareness of compliance and operational standards (ISO 27001, EN 50600)
• Strong autonomy, analytical mindset, and sense of responsibility

Languages

• French: fluent (mandatory)
• English: solid technical level (able to communicate in professional and technical contexts)

What We Value

• Ownership mindset
• Reliability and precision in critical environments
• Continuous improvement approach
• Ability to combine operational excellence with strategic input