Data Center Engineer: Hands-On Ops & Hardware

Cantellat Solutions; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cantellat Solutions in Malaysia is seeking a hands-on Data Center Technician to support live data center operations in Johor Bahru. You will perform rack operations, health checks, and incident response to ensure uptime.

Responsibilities span server hardware installation, cabling, and network equipment support, plus OS administration and remote hands tasks. The role emphasizes meticulous inventory management and on-site collaboration with remote engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Data Center Operations – Hands-on experience in live data center environments, including rack operations, daily health checks, and incident support.
• Server Hardware Support – Server installation, rack & stack, mounting, de-racking, hardware diagnostics, break/fix, and component replacement (HDD, SSD, RAM, PSU, NIC, motherboard).
• Network Equipment Support – Installation and troubleshooting of switches, routers, firewalls, and basic network connectivity issues.
• Structured Cabling – Copper/Fiber patching, cable management, labeling, rack organization, and cabling validation.
• Hardware Troubleshooting & Diagnostics – Root cause analysis, log collection, pre vendor triage, and failure diagnostics.
• Operating Systems – Basic Linux and Windows Server administration, including system login, disk mounting, DHCP/IP configuration, and basic OS recovery.
• Remote Hands & Smart Hands Support – Performing on-site tasks for remote engineering teams, including equipment replacement, console access, and troubleshooting.
• Asset & Inventory Management – Managing server inventory, spare parts, asset tagging, documentation, and stock control.

Job description

Cantellat Solutions in Malaysia is seeking a hands-on Data Center Technician to support live data center operations in Johor Bahru. You will perform rack operations, health checks, and incident response to ensure uptime.

Responsibilities span server hardware installation, cabling, and network equipment support, plus OS administration and remote hands tasks. The role emphasizes meticulous inventory management and on-site collaboration with remote engineering teams.