Data Center Engineer

Samsung Southeast Asia & Oceania; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Southeast Asia & Oceania in Singapore seeks a Field Data Center Engineer to join our on-site team. You will perform hands-on data center operations, install servers and networking gear, and coordinate with vendors to ensure smooth infrastructure delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in data centers, strong cabling and hardware skills, and proven project coordination. You will document SOPs, manage inventory, and provide after-hours support as part of a rotating on-call schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years data center experience.
• Experience with data center and network vendors.
• Hands-on server and network hardware installation.
• Familiarity with structured cabling standards.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site data center operations and ensure proper implementation of infrastructure projects, including server relocations.
• Hands-on installation of servers, network and security equipment; structuring cabling per standards.
• Maintain and troubleshoot hardware and physical network components.
• Coordinate on-site with third-party vendors for racks, power, servers, network gear and cabling.
• Ensure cabling and installations meet standards.
• Manage inventory and coordinate with suppliers and carriers for shipments.
• Document and improve standard operating procedures.
• Initiate and manage RMAs with equipment vendors.
• Provide after-hours on-call support during rotations.

Skills

Data center ops

Server install

Structured cabling

Network troubleshooting

Project coordination

Inventory management

Google Workspace

On-site leadership

English fluency

Travel availability

Vendor coordination

Job description

Position Summary

We are currently looking for a Field Data Center Engineer to join a team that provides hands‑on operational support for Data Centers. This role requires a combination of technical expertise and project coordination experience, and leadership capabilities to guide local teams and third‑party vendors.

Role And Responsibilities

Role Responsibilities:

• Perform on‑site data center operations and ensure proper implementation of infrastructure projects, including server relocations and hardware installations
• Hands‑on installation of servers, network and security equipment, as well as structured and rack-to-rack cabling, following industry standards
• Maintain and troubleshoot various hardware and physical network components
• On‑site coordination with third‑party vendors for the installation of racks, power, servers, network equipment, and cabling
• Ensure all cabling and infrastructure installations follow standards
• Manage inventory and coordinate with suppliers and shipping companies for both domestic and international shipments
• Document, improve, and maintain standard operating procedures
• Initiate and manage RMAs with equipment vendors
• Provide after‑hours on‑call support for emergencies and outages as part of a rotation with other engineers

Skills And Qualifications

Role Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in data centers, including experience with data center and network vendors, coordinating service provisioning and equipment installations
• Strong hands‑on experience in installing and troubleshooting server hardware, network circuits, and cables
• Familiarity with structured cabling standards
• Experience in project coordination within data center environments
• Experience with inventory control and remote hands coordination
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, especially with complex spreadsheets and shared documentation
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; able to lead and represent operational interests on‑site
• Self‑starter who works effectively with minimal supervision
• Broad technical understanding of data center hardware, networking, and cloud infrastructure
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Willingness to travel internationally (up to 10%)
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