Senior Data Center Engineer - Lifecycle & Automation Leader

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 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.