Data Center Technician - Taiwan - New Taipei City - On-site

About The Role

Join Reboot Monkey as a Data Center Technician in Taipei, Taiwan. This is an onsite, independent contractor position supporting critical infrastructure at data center facilities.

Technicians will support assignments in or near Taipei, based on client requirements and available dispatches.

The role is primarily focused on hands-on data center operations, including rack-and-stack, server installation and decommissioning, structured cabling, hardware replacement, and physical troubleshooting. Depending on experience and assignment requirements, some technicians may also support networking configuration and more advanced technical tasks.

Compensation

Hourly contract rate – based on experience and assignment requirements

• Technicians are paid for the actual hours worked on each assignment.
• There is no guaranteed 8-hour workday or fixed number of hours per week.
• Rates and assignment terms will be discussed during the recruitment process.
• Any applicable travel allowance or additional assignment compensation will be confirmed based on the assignment.
  
  

Work Setup

• Independent contractor / freelance arrangement
• On-demand, dispatch-based assignments
• Flexible scheduling depending on client requirements
• Some assignments may require only a few hours, while others may require longer onsite support
• Assignments may occur during regular hours, nights, weekends, or on short notice
• Technicians should be comfortable working independently onsite with minimal supervision
• Work is generally within or near the technician's local area
  
  

Please note: This is not a traditional full-time position. Assignments and schedules vary based on client demand, and there are no guaranteed weekly hours.


Key Responsibilities

• Install, rack, stack, and decommission server and network equipment
• Perform structured cabling, including copper and fiber-optic connections
• Route, label, patch, and organize data center cabling
• Replace server hardware components such as drives, RAM, power supplies, NICs, and other field-replaceable components
• Perform physical troubleshooting of servers, network equipment, power, and connectivity issues
• Assist with equipment deployments, migrations, and upgrades
• Perform basic connectivity checks and troubleshoot physical link issues
• Maintain accurate asset records, documentation, and ticket updates
• Follow site procedures, technical instructions, maintenance windows, and safety requirements
• Coordinate with project managers, remote engineers, and data center personnel
• Complete assigned tasks independently and escalate issues when necessary
  
  

Additional Technical Responsibilities

For technicians with demonstrated advanced experience, assignments may also include:

• Cisco or Juniper switch and router configuration
• VLANs and basic routing configuration
• SFP/QSFP and transceiver troubleshooting or replacement
• Advanced network and server troubleshooting
• Data center migrations and infrastructure upgrades
• Complex connectivity troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Automation or scripting where required by the assignment
  
  

Work Authorization

• Candidates must already have the legal right to work in Taiwan.
• This is an independent contractor engagement, not a traditional employee position.
• Reboot Monkey does not provide visa or work-permit sponsorship for these contract assignments.
• Candidates must be able to legally perform freelance/independent contractor work in Taiwan under their existing status.
• Candidates should not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Hands-on experience in data center operations, IT infrastructure, server hardware, or related technical work
• Experience with rack-and-stack, server installation/decommissioning, structured cabling, and hardware replacement
• Strong hands-on experience with copper and/or fiber cabling
• Ability to troubleshoot physical connectivity, cabling, power, and hardware issues
• Ability to follow work orders, technical procedures, maintenance windows, and safety requirements
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with remote teams
• Comfortable working independently onsite
• Reliable transportation to assigned data center locations
• Basic tools required for onsite technical work, where applicable
• Flexible availability for on-demand assignments, including nights, weekends, and short-notice requests
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, Network+, CDCP, or CDCS are an advantage
• Experience with colocation or data center environments is preferred
  
  

Important

Hands-on data center experience is more important than certifications. Candidates should be comfortable performing physical onsite work, particularly rack-and-stack, structured cabling, hardware replacement, and physical troubleshooting.