Data Center Specialist

NES Fircroft; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Data Center Specialist in Abu Dhabi / UAE to lead end‑to‑end design, commissioning, operation, and optimization of mission‑critical data center infrastructure. You will drive best practices across electrical, mechanical, ICT, cooling, fire protection, security, BMS, and DCIM systems to maximize uptime and compliance with global standards.

The role demands 15+ years in data center design, commissioning, operations, and maintenance, with proven leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, ICT or related).
• 15+ years of data center design, commissioning, operations and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of critical facility infrastructure and international standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead data center design reviews and technical evaluations.
• Oversee installation, testing, commissioning and project delivery.
• Manage operations and maintenance of critical infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Ensure compliance with Uptime Institute, TIA-942, ASHRAE, NFPA.

Skills

Data center design

Project management

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder mgmt

BMS/DCIM knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

DCIM

BMS

Job description

Role - Data Center Specialist

Location: Abu Dhabi / Sharjah, UAE

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Specialist to lead the design, implementation, commissioning, operation, and optimization of mission‑critical data center infrastructure. The role requires strong expertise across electrical, mechanical, ICT, cooling, fire protection, security, BMS, and DCIM systems, ensuring maximum uptime, reliability, and compliance with international standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead data center design reviews, engineering approvals, and technical evaluations.
• Oversee installation, testing, commissioning (FAT/SAT/IST), and project delivery.
• Manage operations and maintenance of critical infrastructure systems.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Ensure compliance with Uptime Institute, TIA-942, ASHRAE, NFPA, and related standards.
• Support technical proposals, client engagements, and pre‑sales activities.
• Mentor engineering teams and drive best practices across projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, ICT, or related field).
• 15+ years of experience in data center design, commissioning, operations, and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of critical facility infrastructure and international data center standards.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications

CDCP, CDCS, CDCE, Uptime ATD/AOS, PMP, BICSI DCDC, NEBOSH/IOSH.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market‑leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.