Data Center Field Installations Lead (L2)

NTT DATA SERVICES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA SERVICES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. seeks a Data Center Field Installations Technician (L2) to lead in-rack builds, install servers and network gear, perform structured cabling, configure PDUs, and validate cooling systems within a datacenter.

The role requires independent work, strong problem-solving, and adherence to safety standards. You will interpret design documentation, guide L1 technicians, and coordinate with project teams to ensure timely, quality deployments.

Qualifications

• Experience in data center installations or similar hands-on technical role.
• Strong understanding of rack infrastructure, server, storage, and network hardware.
• Proficiency in structured cabling (fiber and copper) and cable management best practices.
• Experience with power distribution within racks (PDUs, dual feeds, redundancy concepts).
• Familiarity with post-install validation and quality assurance processes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and MOPs.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills during installations.
• Ability to work independently and guide junior technicians.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations in data center environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead rack build and in-rack deployment activities based on design documentation.
• Interpret rack layouts, elevation diagrams, and cabling schematics.
• Perform and validate rack & stack activities for servers, storage, and network equipment.
• Execute and verify structured cabling (fiber and copper), including basic testing/validation.
• Install and validate power connections (single/dual feed, PDUs, load considerations).
• Implement and optimize cooling solutions (DX and direct-to-chip cooling).
• Perform OS installation and basic configuration per build standards.
• Conduct post-installation QA: verify against specs, audits, and labeling.

Skills

Rack infrastructure understanding

Structured cabling (fiber and copper)

OS installation and imaging tools

Troubleshooting during installations

Reading technical drawings, schematics

Health and safety awareness

Independent work and mentoring L1s

Tools

PXE/ISO-based deployment tools

BIOS/firmware validation

Job description

NTT DATA SERVICES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. seeks a Data Center Field Installations Technician (L2) to lead in-rack builds, install servers and network gear, perform structured cabling, configure PDUs, and validate cooling systems within a datacenter.

The role requires independent work, strong problem-solving, and adherence to safety standards. You will interpret design documentation, guide L1 technicians, and coordinate with project teams to ensure timely, quality deployments.