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).