Datacenter Infrastructure Deployment Engineer | Hilal Technology | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Tech Junction Ltd; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Hilal Technology in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Datacenter Infrastructure Deployment Engineer to own physical data center build-outs, rack-and-stack operations, and hardware lifecycle management onsite. You will install high-density servers, storage, and ToR/EoR switches while maintaining inventories and security compliance.

The role requires 3+ years in data center deployment, hands-on hardware experience, and collaboration with IT operations and facilities teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering or IT field.
• 3+ years hands-on data center deployment or hardware maintenance experience.
• Experience with server hardware provisioning and structured cabling standards.
• Familiarity with Dell, HPE, Cisco UCS and storage architectures.
• Knowledge of VLANs, routing, switching, and optical transceivers.
• Experience with power, UPS, HVAC, and environmental monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provision, install, rack, stack, and cable physical servers and storage.
• Deploy and troubleshoot ToR switches, patch panels, and cabling.
• Manage PDUs, monitor power and cooling metrics.
• Perform hardware diagnostics, firmware updates, and BIOS configs.
• Maintain asset inventories and rack elevation diagrams.
• Coordinate equipment logistics and vendor service visits.
• Ensure data center security and cabling best practices.
• Collaborate with network, systems, and facilities teams on capacity planning.

Skills

Rack-and-stack expertise

Structured cabling Cat6/Fiber

Cable management standards

Enterprise server hardware (Dell, HPE,

Cisco UCS

Storage architectures

Data center networking (VLANs, routing

Power distribution & HVAC monitoring

Analytical problem solving

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / IT / Telecommunications

Tools

DCIM software

IPMI / iDRAC / iLO

Remote management consoles

Job description

Position Summary:

Hilal Technology is seeking an experienced, highly technical, and skilled Datacenter Infrastructure Deployment Engineer to join our growing team onsite in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In this critical hardware infrastructure and datacenter provisioning role, you will be the driving force behind provisioning, installing, scaling, and maintaining our physical data center architecture—spanning high-performance servers, enterprise storage arrays, and robust routing/switching networking environments. You will work closely with cross-functional IT operations, network engineering, and facilities teams to guarantee high availability, optimal hardware performance, and strict adherence to enterprise infrastructure standards. Ideal candidates bring a robust academic background in engineering, hands‑on data center deployment experience, and immediate availability for onsite deployment.

Detailed Job Description:

As a Datacenter Infrastructure Deployment Engineer at Hilal Technology in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, you will take full ownership of physical data center build‑outs, server rack‑and‑stack operations, structured cabling, and hardware lifecycle management. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities encompass installing high‑density servers, configuring enterprise storage arrays, deploying top‑of‑rack (ToR) and end‑of‑row (EoR) network switches, and managing power distribution units (PDUs) and thermal cooling thresholds. You will execute hardware diagnostics, troubleshoot server and network component failures, coordinate equipment deliveries with vendors, and maintain meticulous asset inventories and rack elevation diagrams. Working in a fast‑paced enterprise data center environment, you will drive infrastructure scaling initiatives, enforce data center security policies, and ensure flawless execution of all deployment projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provision, install, rack, stack, and cable physical servers, blade enclosures, and enterprise storage arrays.


• Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot top‑of‑rack (ToR) switches, patch panels, fiber optic links, and structured cabling.


• Manage data center power distribution units (PDUs), monitor electrical load balancing, and track thermal cooling metrics.


• Execute rigorous hardware diagnostics, firmware updates, BIOS configurations, and component replacements.


• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date asset inventories, rack elevation layouts, and infrastructure documentation.


• Coordinate equipment logistics, RMA replacements, and vendor service visits with hardware manufacturers.


• Ensure strict adherence to physical security protocols, data center safety standards, and cabling best practices.


• Collaborate with network engineering, systems administration, and facilities teams to plan capacity expansions.


• Troubleshoot and resolve physical layer network outages and hardware performance bottlenecks promptly.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.


• 3+ years of professional hands‑on experience in data center infrastructure deployment, hardware maintenance, or systems engineering.


• Strong practical expertise in server rack‑and‑stack, structured cabling (Cat6/Fiber), and cable management standards.


• Deep technical familiarity with enterprise server hardware (Dell, HPE, Cisco UCS) and storage architectures.


• Solid understanding of data center networking concepts, VLANs, routing, switching, and optical transceiver modules.


• Working knowledge of power distribution, UPS systems, HVAC thermal management, and environmental monitoring.


• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional communication skills.


• Professional availability for full‑time onsite deployment in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills:

• Professional certifications such as Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP), Cisco CCNA, or CompTIA Server+.


• Experience with DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management) software platforms and automated asset tracking tools.


• Familiarity with out‑of‑band (OOB) management, IPMI, iDRAC, iLO, and remote console provisioning.


• Prior working experience in tier‑3/tier‑4 colocation data centers or enterprise cloud service provider environments.


• Advanced knowledge of electrical safety codes and seismic rack bracing procedures.

Application Information:

• Recruiter: Hilal Technology Recruitment Team


• Salary/Rate: Competitive and commensurate with experience


• Deadline: Open until filled


• Notice Period: Immediate to short notice preferred


• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time (Onsite)

Recruitment Pro Tip:

When applying for datacenter infrastructure roles, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your hands‑on experience with server hardware provisioning, structured cabling, and enterprise network switch deployments.