Hyperscale Data Center Ops Engineer: Automation & Infra

Alibaba Cloud; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alibaba Cloud is seeking a Data Center Infrastructure Operations Engineer in Kuala Lumpur to support the operation and continuous improvement of hyperscale data centers. The role emphasizes standardized operational frameworks across facilities, IT systems, and assets to drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities include developing SOPs, driving digitalization and automation, managing on-site incidents, and coordinating with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, IT Infrastructure, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of power distribution, electrical equipment, HVAC, and building automation/control systems; or strong IT infra and network knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize standardized operating procedures for hyperscale data center infrastructure operations.
• Drive adoption of digitalization, automation, and intelligent operations management.
• Oversee implementation of standards and performance targets for incident, problem, change, risk, maintenance, and cross-functional coordination.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective communication and resource utilization.
• Plan, design, develop, construct, and commission hyperscale data center infrastructure including power, buildings, HVAC, monitoring, networks, and servers.
• Stay current with industry trends and contribute to data center architecture and operational capabilities.
• Provide insights to continuously improve operational excellence and competitiveness of Alibaba’s IDC platform.

Skills

Power distribution

Electrical equipment

HVAC systems

Building automation

IT infrastructure

Network architecture

Learning agility

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or IT Infrastructure

Tools

Automation platforms

Scripting (Python)

Job description

Alibaba Cloud is seeking a Data Center Infrastructure Operations Engineer in Kuala Lumpur to support the operation and continuous improvement of hyperscale data centers. The role emphasizes standardized operational frameworks across facilities, IT systems, and assets to drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities include developing SOPs, driving digitalization and automation, managing on-site incidents, and coordinating with stakeholders.