Data Center Engineer/Specialist

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Data Center Engineer/Specialist who is responsible for the deployment, management, and maintenance of data center infrastructure, ensuring high availability, optimal performance, and compliance with industry standards. This role involves hands-on work with servers, storage, networking, and facility systems to support business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain servers, storage systems, and networking devices in the data center.
• Monitor and manage data center infrastructure, including power, cooling, and environmental controls.
• Perform capacity planning and implement upgrades to support business growth.
• Manage and maintain backup, replication, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Ensure high availability and reliability of data center systems (uptime, redundancy, failover).
• Implement and monitor security policies for physical and logical access.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and system issues promptly.
• Collaborate with IT, network, and security teams to support enterprise applications.
• Maintain detailed documentation of infrastructure, configurations, and procedures.
• Participate in data center audits, compliance checks, and maintenance schedules.
• Support migration, virtualization, and cloud integration projects as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3–5 years of UAE experience in a similar presales or solution engineering role in the IT industry.
• Driving License is a plus.
• Proven experience as a Data Center Engineer, Specialist, or Systems Administrator.
• Strong knowledge of servers, storage, networking, and virtualization technologies.
• Hands-on experience with data center infrastructure management (DCIM, UPS, generators, cooling, and cabling).
• Familiarity with operating systems: Windows Server, Linux, Unix.
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, switches, and routers.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex IT systems under pressure.
• Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Key Competencies:

• Analytical and critical thinking
• Team collaboration and stakeholder management
• Time management and prioritization skills
• Adaptability in a dynamic technology environment

Interested candidates can send their CV to info@itpulse-innovative.com

Job Type: Full-time