Data Center Engineer

Sycomp; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,100,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sycomp in Mumbai seeks a data center engineer to lead end-to-end deployments of racks, servers, networking gear and cabling for global enterprise customers. This hands-on role covers site integration, commissioning and customer handover.

You will coordinate with customers and vendor engineers, perform testing and validation, maintain documentation and uphold safety and quality standards. Travel about 10% across multi-site deployments is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in data center infrastructure deployment and rack integration.
• Deep understanding of data center architecture and structured cabling.
• Experience in multi-vendor environments and network protocols.
• Willingness to travel ~10% for multi-site deployments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end rack deployment, including mounting, bolt-down, structured cabling, power integration, and labeling.
• Install, configure, and commission servers and networking gear across multiple OEMs.
• Coordinate with customers, OEM engineers, and internal teams to ensure seamless execution and testing.
• Perform fiber and copper termination, testing, and validation to ensure network reliability.
• Validate LAN/WAN connectivity, redundancy, and security configurations.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis during deployment and maintenance.
• Maintain detailed as-built documentation and test reports.
• Ensure safety and data center operation standards are met and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Data center deployment

Rack integration

Multi-vendor environments

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Education

CCNA certification

Tools

Cisco gear

Structured cabling

Job description

Sycomp is a global IT services and logistics provider, delivering complex technology solutions to enterprise customers worldwide. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we support clients across more than 150 countries through our global integration centers, logistics networks, and engineering expertise.

Our teams operate at the intersection of IT infrastructure, supply chain, and services, enabling organizations to deploy and manage technology seamlessly across global environments. We are recognized for solving complex challenges and delivering reliable, scalable solutions that support critical operations.

At Sycomp, you will be part of a collaborative, globally distributed team where ownership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement are embedded in everything we do.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and self-driven Data Center Engineer to join our Mumbai team, supporting critical infrastructure deployments for global enterprise customers. This is a hands‑on, field-focused role where you will play a key part in delivering complex data center projects end-to-end, from initial rack integration through to full system commissioning and customer handover.

This position is ideal for engineers who thrive in dynamic, project-based environments and enjoy being on the ground delivering tangible outcomes. You will take ownership of installations, troubleshooting, and validation activities, ensuring that deployments meet both technical design standards and customer expectations. In addition to core delivery, you will contribute to maintaining high operational standards, documentation accuracy, and quality control across projects.

At Sycomp, this role offers the opportunity to work on diverse, real-world deployment scenarios across different sites, gaining exposure to evolving data center technologies and best practices. You will be part of a collaborative global delivery network where initiative, technical depth, and execution excellence are highly valued. With flexible working hours aligned to project needs and opportunities to support multi-site engagements, the role provides both stability and variety.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end rack deployment, including mounting, bolt-down, structured cabling (fiber and copper), power integration, and labeling.
• Execute installation, configuration, and commissioning of servers, routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure across OEMs such as Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Arista, HPE, and Dell.
• Coordinate with customers, OEM engineers, and internal teams to ensure seamless execution and acceptance testing.
• Perform fiber and copper termination, patching, OTDR testing, and performance validation to ensure network reliability.
• Validate LAN/WAN connectivity, redundancy, failover, and security configurations in line with the approved design.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis during deployment and maintenance phases.
• Maintain detailed documentation, including as-built diagrams, rack elevations, and test reports.
• Ensure all activities comply with safety, ESD, and data center operational standards.
• Support and mentor field engineers to maintain installation quality and standards.

Requirements

• Strong hands‑on experience in data center infrastructure deployment, rack integration, and field implementation.
• Deep understanding of data center architecture, structured cabling systems, and hardware components.
• Experience working in multi-vendor environments and with network infrastructure protocols.
• Strong stakeholder management and on-site coordination skills.
• A hands‑on, results-driven mindset with a focus on operational excellence.
• CCNA certification required; additional global certifications preferred.
• Willingness to travel for multi-site deployment projects, approximately 10% as business needs require.

Why Join Sycomp?

Technology Means the World to Us

Technology connects people, enables business, fosters innovation, and helps organizations operate without boundaries. Every day, Sycomp’s diverse team delivers on the company’s mission to help customers and partners navigate the complexity of global IT, from cloud and data center computing to cybersecurity, networking, integration, and logistics across more than 150 countries.

If you thrive in a growth-minded and values-driven culture, Sycomp may be your next career adventure. You will have the opportunity to work in a global setting, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and be part of a dynamic and growing organization. Sycomp is known for its strong culture and commitment to employee growth. With a 93% company-wide retention rate, we foster an environment where people can make a meaningful impact, develop professionally, and build rewarding careers over the long term.

Learn more about Sycomp and our employee benefits at:

https://sycomp.com/careers/

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sycomp is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Sycomp will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities as needed. If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

Sycomp may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications or identifying relevant experience. These tools assist our teams, and all hiring decisions are made following human review.