Data Center Operations Engineer — Hands-on Specialist

Axiom Technologies; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Data Center & Smart Hands Engineer to support daily operations in our Dubai data center. The role emphasizes hands-on management of facilities, servers, and infrastructure to ensure high availability.

You will troubleshoot issues, manage power and cooling, perform cable management, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust procedures and security measures. Excellent documentation and incident response are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in data center facilities and operations.
• Knowledge of safety standards and best practices.
• Ability to design and document data center layouts and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Researching and designing data center equipment and facilities and ensuring that designs and installations meet requirements.
• Keeping accurate records of all activities.
• Troubleshooting technical issues and responding promptly to emergencies.
• Managing the power sources, heating, and cooling controls inside the facility.
• Performing cable management, including securing, color coding and documenting the writing.
• Develop operations and maintenance procedures.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Set up and configure servers to meet operational needs.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure systems are functioning correctly.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Handle hardware upgrades to maintain system efficiency.
• Participate in audits and provide solutions for identified concerns.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Manage the environment monitoring systems, respond to alerts promptly, and take necessary actions.
• Manage backup tapes and ensure data integrity and security.
• Provide comprehensive reports as per the data center’s standard procedure.
• Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect data and infrastructure, monitor for any security breaches and respond accordingly.

Skills

Data center operations

Troubleshooting

Power & cooling management

Cable management

Server setup & configuration

Environment monitoring

Security & risk mitigation

Audit support

Incident response

Reporting & documentation

Job description

Axiom Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Data Center & Smart Hands Engineer to support daily operations in our Dubai data center. The role emphasizes hands-on management of facilities, servers, and infrastructure to ensure high availability.

You will troubleshoot issues, manage power and cooling, perform cable management, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust procedures and security measures. Excellent documentation and incident response are required.