Data Centre Ops Technician (Johor)

Cushman & Wakefield; Kulai; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Johor is seeking a Data Centre Ops Technician responsible for maintaining operational continuity within the Data Centre. This role includes monitoring infrastructure 24x7, performing maintenance on servers and networking, and ensuring compliance with business requirements.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of data center infrastructure, and flexibility to support ongoing operations including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Data Centre or similar Critical Infrastructure industry.
• Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure (servers, networking, storage).
• Flexibility to support 24x7 operations, including weekends, holidays, and on-call duty.

Responsibilities

• Perform break-fix maintenance on servers, networking, and storage infrastructure.
• Install, configure, and test hardware/software to support ongoing business needs.
• Conduct preventive inspections to reduce downtime and operational risks.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Job description

Job Title

Data Centre Ops Technician (Johor)

Job Description Summary

The Data Centre Operations Technician Team shall be responsible for maintaining operational continuity within the Data Centre. The team’s primary focus shall include monitoring infrastructure 24x7 and responding promptly to alerts and incidents, alongside overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with business and compliance requirements. The team shall ensure all maintenance activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with applicable standards and procedures

Responsibilities

• Perform break-fix maintenance on servers, networking, and storage infrastructure.
• Install, configure, and test hardware/software to support ongoing business needs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, network, and connectivity issues in a timely manner.
• Conduct preventive inspections to reduce downtime and operational risks.
• Monitor infrastructure 24x7 and respond promptly to alerts and incidents.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with business and compliance requirements.
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Methods of Procedures (MOPs).
• Maintain accurate asset and inventory records to support audits and capacity planning.
• Monitor and analyze data center performance metrics, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Support and lead small-to-large scale projects, including migrations and expansions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Data Centre or similar Critical Infrastructure industry
• Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure (servers, networking, storage).
• Flexibility to support 24x7 operations, including weekends, holidays, and on-call duty.
• Proven troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills under pressure.
• Effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders across functions and levels.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of outcomes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Physical capability to handle hardware equipment (up to 50lbs).
• Leadership, mentoring, and training capabilities to build workforce competency.