IT Technician with focus on server operations and data center at Boliden Zinkgruvan
Workplace: ZINKGRUVAN, Sverige
Expires: August 24, 2025
We are seeking an IT Technician specializing in server operations and data center management. The role involves maintaining a stable, secure, and efficient IT environment across surface and underground operations at Zinkgruvan Mining AB. The candidate will work collaboratively within a dedicated IT section to develop and future-proof IT operations.
Main requirements:
  • Several years of experience in IT operations or data center roles
  • Post-secondary education in IT or equivalent knowledge
  • Driving license class B
  • Good collaboration and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in both Swedish and English, spoken and written
Responsibilities:
  • Operate and maintain company IT installations above and below ground
  • Plan and execute activities as part of the infrastructure team
  • Plan and develop infrastructure solutions with internal departments and external suppliers
  • Plan and implement improvements and optimizations in the data center to secure mining operations
  • Collaborate with other IT specialists, system owners, and operational units to ensure tailored IT solutions
  • Manage backup, virtualization, network infrastructure, and system monitoring
Required hard skills:
  • IT operations and data center maintenance
  • Backup management
  • Virtualization technologies
  • Network infrastructure management and monitoring
Recommended hard skills:
  • Experience with VMware vSphere / ESXi virtualization solutions
  • Knowledge of storage technologies and backup strategies
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP
  • Basic networking skills (switching, VLAN, firewalls)
  • Experience working with mission-critical systems
  • Experience documenting and using issue tracking systems
  • Experience with ITIL processes or similar frameworks
Soft skills:
  • Service oriented
  • Customer focused
  • Problem solving
  • Curious and eager to learn
  • Structured and meticulous
  • Strong collaboration skills
Frameworks:
  • ITIL or similar IT service management frameworks
Operating systems:
  • Microsoft Windows Server
Natural languages:
  • Swedish (Proficient)
  • English (Proficient)
Cultural skills:
  • Work in challenging environments including underground mining operations
  • Teamwork within cross-functional groups
  • Adaptability to work flexible hours including outside standard working times