Data Center Field Installer (L2) – Rack & DX/D2C Cooling

NTT Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA in Singapore is seeking a Data Center Field Installations Technician (L2) to execute and oversee in-rack installations, cabling, power, and cooling in a data center environment. You will interpret designs, validate work, and support deployment activities to meet project timelines.

This role requires hands-on problem solving, ability to guide junior technicians, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards as you collaborate with project teams to deliver reliable infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Proven 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).
• Working knowledge of cooling methodologies: DX airflow management within racks; D2C liquid cooling systems.
• Experience with system deployment activities: OS installation and imaging tools; basic BIOS/firmware configuration.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and MOPs.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills during installations.
• Ability to guide junior technicians and work independently.
• 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 (PDUs, dual feeds, load considerations).
• Implement and optimize cooling solutions: DX airflow and direct-to-chip cooling validation.
• Perform initial system bring-up activities: OS installation and basic configuration.
• Validate hardware functionality and basic network connectivity.
• Conduct post-installation QA: checklists, labeling, airflow validation, and defect remediation.
• Coordinate with project teams and update installation progress and deviations.

Skills

Data center installations

Rack infrastructure

Structured cabling

Power distribution

DX cooling

D2C cooling

OS deployment

BIOS/firmware

Troubleshooting

Technical drawings

Tools

PXE

ISO-based imaging

Imaging tools

Job description

NTT DATA in Singapore is seeking a Data Center Field Installations Technician (L2) to execute and oversee in-rack installations, cabling, power, and cooling in a data center environment. You will interpret designs, validate work, and support deployment activities to meet project timelines.

This role requires hands-on problem solving, ability to guide junior technicians, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards as you collaborate with project teams to deliver reliable infrastructure.