Data Center Engineer: On-Site Hardware & Operations

Omnix International; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnix International in Dubai seeks a Data Center Engineer with 2–7 years of hands-on experience in server hardware deployment and data center operations. You will support client data centers across Dubai and the Northern Emirates, performing physical installation, configuration, maintenance, and vendor coordination.

Your role includes regular system health checks, on-site visits with vendors, hardware replacements for HP/Dell/Oracle, and ensuring high-quality documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, computer engineering or related field, or a 3-year diploma in IT.
• MCSE certification preferred.
• Server hardware certification required.
• 2 to 7 years data center operations or IT infrastructure support.
• Experience with HP, Dell, Oracle, Huawei, and Cisco servers.
• Familiarity with fiber and copper cabling standards.
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word.
• Good UAE road network knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and storage hardware in client data centers
• Conduct regular system health checks and maintain logs and reports
• Coordinate with vendors for technical support and on-site field engineer visits
• Escort vendor engineers during on-site activities and ensure proper execution
• Replace server components (CRUs) for HP, Dell, and Oracle systems
• Manage data center migrations: safely remove, transport, and reinstall hardware
• Submit or retrieve hardware and equipment from the warehouse based on client requests
• Handle magnetic tape-based backup activities
• Follow up on warranty replacements and RMA logistics
• Coordinate with internal facilities (EM) team for infrastructure-related tasks
• Maintain high-quality documentation of all activities and updates

Skills

Server hardware deployment

Data center operations

Vendor coordination

Documentation

Excel

Written communication

Cabling standards

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT/Computer Engineering

3-Year Diploma in IT Engineering

MCSE – preferred

Server Hardware Certification – required

Tools

Maximo

HCM

Ticketing systems

Excel

Job description

Omnix International in Dubai seeks a Data Center Engineer with 2–7 years of hands-on experience in server hardware deployment and data center operations. You will support client data centers across Dubai and the Northern Emirates, performing physical installation, configuration, maintenance, and vendor coordination.

Your role includes regular system health checks, on-site visits with vendors, hardware replacements for HP/Dell/Oracle, and ensuring high-quality documentation.