Data Center Operations Assistant

Cushman & Wakefield; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Data Center Operations Assistant in Singapore to support safe, efficient 24x7 data center operations. You will monitor infrastructure, assist with break‑fix activities, and help with installation, testing and preventive maintenance to keep systems highly available.

The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, adherence to SOPs/MOPs, and ability to handle hardware up to 50 lbs while building leadership capability and contributing to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or related field.
• Internship experience in data center operations or IT support preferred.
• Basic knowledge of data center infrastructure including servers, networking and storage.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and time‑sensitive decision making.
• Willingness to work 24x7, weekends and on‑call as required.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across levels and functions.
• Physically capable of handling hardware up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrates leadership potential and willingness to mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Monitoring: Support 24x7 monitoring of data center infrastructure and respond to alerts.
• Break-Fix Support: Assist with maintenance across server, networking, and storage infrastructure.
• Installation and Testing: Help install, configure, and test hardware and software.
• Troubleshooting: Resolve hardware, connectivity, and network issues in a timely manner.
• Preventive Maintenance: Support routine inspections and maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Operational Support: Assist with day-to-day data center operations and compliance.
• SOP and MOP Compliance: Follow procedures to ensure safe, compliant execution of work.
• Asset and Inventory Management: Maintain asset records for audits and capacity planning.
• Performance Monitoring: Track data center metrics and support corrective actions.
• Project Support: Assist with migrations, expansions and improvement initiatives.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Troubleshooting

Communication

Independence

Time management

Documentation

Leadership potential

24x7 support

Job description

We are looking for Data Center Operations Assistant to support the safe and efficient day-to-day operations of a critical data center environment. This role is responsible for assisting with infrastructure monitoring, incident response, maintenance activities, and compliance with site procedures, while helping ensure operational continuity in a 24x7 mission-critical setting.

Data Center Operations Assistant

Job Description

• Infrastructure Monitoring: Support 24x7 monitoring of data center infrastructure and respond promptly to alerts and incidents.
• Break-Fix Support: Assist with break-fix maintenance across server, networking, and storage infrastructure.
• Installation and Testing: Help install, configure, and test hardware and software to support operational and business needs.
• Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, connectivity, and network-related issues in a timely manner.
• Preventive Maintenance: Support preventive inspections and routine maintenance activities to reduce downtime and operational risk.
• Operational Support: Assist with day-to-day data center operations while ensuring alignment with business and compliance requirements.
• SOP and MOP Compliance: Follow Standard Operating Procedures and Methods of Procedure to ensure safe, consistent, and compliant execution of work.
• Asset and Inventory Management: Maintain accurate asset and inventory records to support audits, reporting, and capacity planning.
• Performance Monitoring: Help monitor data center performance metrics and support corrective actions where needed.
• Project Support: Assist with small-to-large scale projects, including migrations, expansions, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Team Support: Carry out requests from the plant supervisor and office engineer, while supporting plant operators with site monitoring and maintenance activities.

About You

• 2+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, technical operations, or a related field.
• Internship experience in data center operations, IT support, or infrastructure environments is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of data center infrastructure, including servers, networking, and storage.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, especially in time-sensitive situations.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills when working with stakeholders across functions and levels.
• Able to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and follow through on responsibilities.
• Flexible to support 24x7 operations, including weekends, public holidays, and on-call requirements.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Physically capable of handling hardware equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrates leadership potential, with the ability to support mentoring, training, and team capability building.
• Committed to continuous improvement and open to learning new technologies and industry practices.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”