Team Lead / Senior Data Centre ICT Network Technician

ABOUT CBRE DATA CENTRE SOLUTIONS

CBRE Data Centre Solutions (DCS) is a part of the CBRE Group with over 130.000 employees worldwide and delivers fully integrated real estate, facilities and technology solutions for data centre owners, occupiers and investors across the globe. As a dedicated business line within CBRE, DCS is dedicated to solving complex challenges within every stage of the data centre lifecycle.

We provide our employees the best conditions to develop professionally and personally and to realise their full potential in the course of their career.

Join us now in Tørdal (Telemark / Norway) and bring your unique talent and skills to our Team.

YOUR CHALLENGES

CBRE is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sr. Network Data Centre Technician / Teamlead to join our ICT Operations team supporting mission-critical infrastructure. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the operational excellence of a global production network, working alongside Engineering and Product teams to ensure seamless capacity planning, troubleshooting, and infrastructure development.

Job Purpose

As part of our Deploy & Run team, you will be responsible for:

• Rack and stack of servers and network equipment

• Fiber and copper cabling, maintenance, and documentation

• Hardware swaps, break/fix, and RMA coordination

• Physical access control and escorting

• Smart hands support for remote engineering teams

• Environmental monitoring and incident response

• Inventory and spare parts management (RFID)

• Execution of change management and preventive maintenance programs

• Compliance with ISO, SOC, HIPAA and other industry standards

• Monthly audits and implementation of security best practices

• Development and maintenance of monitoring and automation tools

• Netbox data entry and infrastructure auditing

• Liaison with facility maintenance and change management teams

What You’ll Be Working On:

• Capacity Planning & Growth: Collaborate on network capacity analysis and expansion projects across data centers and Points of Presence (PoPs)

• Troubleshooting & Support: Tier 1 support for switch provisioning, server build failures, and physical layer network defects

• Site Builds & Operations: DNS mapping, connectivity troubleshooting, automation verification, and network audits

• Hardware Management: Lead switch swaps, appliance replacements, and RMA processes

• Optical Network Expertise: Diagnose Layer 1 issues using OTDR, OTLS, VFL, and inspection tools

• Project Collaboration: Partner with engineering teams on structured cabling and switch uplifts

• Process Improvement: Drive operational excellence through root cause analysis and solution implementation

• Network Optimization: Conduct link stability studies and recommend performance enhancements

• Innovation: Participate in internal working groups to evaluate emerging technologies

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience

• Strong understanding of IP networking, VLANs, routing, optics, and Layer 2/3 protocols

• 5+ years of experience with BGP, MPLS, L3VPN, VPLS, Multicast, CoS, TCP, IPv4/IPv6

• Proven experience in data center environments and network engineering roles

• Familiarity with CLOS architecture and structured cabling (SMF/MMF)

• Vendor management experience in logistics and infrastructure deployment

• Recognizing complex technical relationships

• Strong service orientation and ability to work in a team

• Confident use of MS Office

• Proficiency in English is a must, Norwegian would be a plus

Preferred skills / Certifications

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

• 5+ years of scripting experience (Python, Perl, etc.)

• Automation tools: Ansible, REST/gRPC, NETCONF

• Network certifications (CCNP, JNCIS or equivalent)

• Experience with open-source NOS and hardware/software development

• Hands-on experience with new hardware platform deployment

OUR BENEFITS

• Future-proof job opportunity with a true development guarantee at the world´s largest supplier for fully integrated Data Center services

• International working environment with inspiring cross-border career opportunities

• TOP trainings with internationally recognized state-of-the-art certifications

• Attractive salaries with an annually salary increases + and many other social and monetary benefits

• Creative working culture with challenging responsibilities and a high level of autonomy

• DIVERSITY, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY and WORK-LIFE BALANCE are practiced values!

Do you need more good reasons? Please take a look at our recent won awards:

• TOP Company 2025 (fourth time in a row among Germany´s TOP 5% Employers)

• Best Data Centre Operator 2025 (Data Centre World Awards)

• Commitment to Diversity and Talent Development Award 2025 (Datacloud Global Awards)

• Outstanding Contribution to Skills and Training Award 2025 (DCS Awards)

• Best Company for Career Growth 2024 (Wallstreet Journal)

• Best Places to Work 2024 (Globe St´s)

• Best Workplace for Wellbeing (Top 100 on Indeed)

• Outstanding Contribution to the Data Centre Industry 2024

HAVE WE AROUSED YOUR INTEREST?

If yes, please submit your application documents (CV + selected certificates) via our application system.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.