Senior Data Center Engineer

OpenText; Amstelveen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenText is looking for a Senior Data Center Engineer in Amstelveen, Netherlands. This role involves designing, implementing, and improving data center infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance. Candidates should possess over 10 years of relevant experience and strong expertise in IT systems including compute, storage, and networking.

You will also work on capacity planning, vendor management, and ensuring operational compliance. Proficiency in both English and Dutch is mandatory. OpenText values inclusivity and encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in data center engineering, infrastructure architecture, or similar roles.
• Strong expertise in core IT systems: compute, storage, networking, virtualization, cloud.
• Very good English and Dutch skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and deploy end-to-end data center infrastructure.
• Lead capacity planning, scalability strategies, and full infrastructure lifecycle management.
• Manage network and systems infrastructure, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and upgrades.

Skills

Data center infrastructure expertise

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure

Education

Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

DCIM tools

Observability platforms

Job description

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

YOUR IMPACT

The Senior Data Center Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of data center infrastructure. This role ensures high availability, performance, and scalability of critical systems, while maintaining compliance with operational standards and best practices. The position requires deep technical expertise across compute, storage, networking, and facility integration, along with strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

What The Role Offers

• Design, architect, and deploy end-to-end data center infrastructure (compute, storage, network, power, cooling)
• Lead capacity planning, scalability strategies, and full infrastructure lifecycle management
• Define engineering standards, best practices, and evaluate vendor and technology solutions
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring uptime, performance, and SLA/KPI adherence
• Manage network and systems infrastructure, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and upgrades
• Drive automation, standardization, and operational efficiency through scripting and IaC
• Ensure security, compliance, incident/change management, and provide leadership, mentoring, and cross-team collaboration

What You Need To Succeed

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years’ experience in data center engineering, infrastructure architecture, or similar roles
• Strong expertise in data center infrastructure (power, cooling, racks, cabling) and core IT systems (compute, storage, networking, virtualization, cloud)
• Solid understanding of high-availability architectures, disaster recovery, and large-scale enterprise or hyperscale environments
• Proven experience managing colocation providers, vendors, and delivering complex infrastructure projects
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; familiarity with DCIM tools, observability platforms, and sustainability/energy optimization
• Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure, GPU or HPC systems is a plus as well as an electrical certification
• Very good English and Dutch skills are required.

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.