Senior Data Center Operations Engineer, Infrastructure (Kulai, Johor)

Shopee; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Shopee seeks a seasoned Data Center Senior Engineer to oversee daily operations at our Johor Data Centres, ensuring reliability, security, and uptime. You will manage MAC processes, cabling deployments, and lead on-site teams and third-party vendors.

The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and experience in data center environments, with a focus on service delivery and change management in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• ITIL, CDCP or equivalent certifications are highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with data center operations and structured cabling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, maintenance, and activities at the Johor Data Centres to ensure reliability, efficiency, and security.
• Manage the MAC process, including IT hardware deployment and structured cabling installations.
• Lead troubleshooting and fault resolution for cabling and hardware issues.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Incident management

Service delivery

Change management

Vendor management

Structured cabling

ITIL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

Asset management systems

Ticketing systems

Job description

About The Team

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Data Center Senior Engineer to oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of our Johor Data Centres. Reporting directly to the Data Centre Manager, the Data Center Senior Engineer will ensure optimal performance, maintenance, and service delivery in compliance with industry best practices and organizational goals. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a proven ability to manage teams and third-party vendors in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

About The Team

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Data Center Senior Engineer to oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of our Johor Data Centres. Reporting directly to the Data Centre Manager, the Data Center Senior Engineer will ensure optimal performance, maintenance, and service delivery in compliance with industry best practices and organizational goals. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a proven ability to manage teams and third-party vendors in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Job Description

Site Operations Management

• Oversee daily operations, maintenance, and activities at the Johor Data Centres to ensure reliability, efficiency, and security.
• Manage the Move, Add, and Change (MAC) process, including IT hardware deployment and structured cabling installations.
• Lead efforts in troubleshooting and resolving cabling and hardware issues promptly.
• Ensure adherence to structured cabling standards (FTP, UTP, Optical Fibre) and other operational best practices.

Leadership & Team Management

• Provide leadership and supervision to the on-site team, including recruitment, mentoring, training, and performance management.
• Set clear goals and targets, monitor progress, and assess team performance regularly.
• Promote a collaborative, organized, and detail-oriented work culture.

Change Management & Service Delivery

• Manage complex change management processes and service delivery workflows effectively.
• Ensure timely resolution of incidents and escalations, adhering to service level agreements (SLAs).
• Implement and uphold service management processes in a large-scale, diverse operational environment.

Vendor & Asset Management

• Manage third-party vendors and contractors to ensure seamless delivery of outsourced services.
• Oversee the use of asset management systems, ticketing systems, and data center management tools for inventory and operational tracking.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure the data center operates in compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to mitigate potential issues and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as ITIL, CDCP, or equivalent are highly preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT management, with specific expertise in data center environments.
• Proven track record of managing and leading teams in a high-pressure operational setting.
• Hands-on experience with structured cabling, hardware deployment, and fault diagnosis.
• In-depth knowledge of service delivery and change management processes.

Technical Proficiency

• Expertise in structured cabling standards and cable types (FTP, UTP, Optical Fibre).
• Strong understanding of asset management, ticketing systems, and data center management tools.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and people management skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in additional APAC languages is a plus.