Datacenter Engineer

Role Summary

We are looking for an L2 Datacenter Engineer for hands-on operation of enterprise data-centre facilities —

including server installation, structured cabling, capacity management, and physical / environmental health.

Key Responsibilities

• Rack, stack, and decommission servers, storage, and network gear.
• Manage structured cabling: copper + fibre, patching, labelling, audit.
• Operate KVM/OOB and remote-hands tasks for engineering teams.
• Track DCIM data: capacity, power draw, cooling, asset placement.
• Coordinate hardware deliveries, RMA returns, and warranty support.
• Perform routine inspections (PUE, power, cooling, fire suppression).
• Support migration / refresh projects with detailed run-sheets.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's in IT / Electronics / equivalent.
• 4+ years in data-centre operations.
• Hands-on with rack/stack, structured cabling (TIA-568), and labelling standards.
• Familiarity with at least one major server line (HPE ProLiant, Dell PowerEdge, Cisco UCS).
• Awareness of DC standards (TIA-942, Uptime Tier topology).
• Comfortable with shift-on-call and site work.
• Professional English — mandatory.
  
  
  

Preferred / Nice To Have

• Working knowledge of Arabic is a plus.
• CDCP (Certified Data Centre Professional) or BICSI certifications.
• Familiarity with DCIM tools (Sunbird, Schneider EcoStruxure, Nlyte).
• Storage/SAN basics (Brocade/Cisco MDS).