Data Centre Engineer

ASTREYA ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Singapore seeks a Data Center Engineer to design and support data center operations. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree, strong communication skills, and understanding of data center practices. Responsibilities include supporting network infrastructure, managing timelines, and collaborating with global teams to enhance operational practices. Experience in creating technical documentation is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with related experience and/or training.
• Familiarity with data center practices and cable routing.
• Ability to work within a global team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and support network and server infrastructure.
• Manage project timelines for network turn-up.
• Document and follow RMA processes for vendors.

Skills

Communication skills

Understanding of Data center practices

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree with related experience

Tools

DC-CAD

Job description

What this Job Entails:

The Data Center Engineer will be heavily involved in the design of the datacenter collocations, infrastructure hardware, and provide technical consultations. The incumbent will build/create all drawings for datacenter POP’s and develop/write Scopes of Work (SOW) for new POP builds. The Data Center Engineer will create detailed installation MOP’s (Method of Procedure) for multiple types of optical transport and switching equipment, overheads (fiber raceway, ladder, basket) and power AC/DC. The incumbent will also communicate with all departments and provide tech support for Network Engineers.

Scope:

• Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways
• Seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of their speciality
• Works on problems of a diverse scope
• Receives little instruction on day to day work, general instruction on new assignments

Your Roles and Responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, and support a large-scale production and corporate network and server infrastructure in data centers and Point of Presence (POP) sites.
• Calculate and document equipment power requirements and work with Engineering, Facilities Operations, and/or collocation vendors to meet these requirements.
• Manage project timelines to support network turn-up within expected completion intervals.
• Responsible for asset management of networking gear in datacenter and POP sites.
• Contribute to documentation, automation and processes as they evolve.
• Create network and server rack face elevations, floor plans, wiring diagrams, and detailed port maps for new deployments and documentation.
• Create statements of work for vendors at the POP sites.
• Create cage and rack designs and understand the overall needs of POP infrastructure.
• Document and follow RMA processes and procedures for all relevant vendors.
• Assist in following, improving, and implementing data center and POP best practices.
• Work closely with Network Engineering, Logistics, and equipment vendors as new equipment and technologies are integrated into the production network.
• Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S/B.A) with related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Builds productive internal and external working relationships
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• Understanding of Data center practices (i.e. cable routing, calculating power usage and cooling).
• Familiarity with creating As-Built drawings for Datacenter POPs and creating the 3rd module on DC-CAD
• Knowledge of how to build/create SOW’s for new POP builds
• Understanding of field-based work in POPs, carrier hotels, or Central Office environments.
• Understanding of fiber-optic technology including cable types, connector types, optic types, patch panels, and optical transport technologies.
• Excellent communication skills, should be able to work with carriers/vendors
• Understanding of importance of dealing with service providers and colocation facilities
• Ability to work within a global team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with limited supervision
• Strong attention to detail with excellent time management and organization skills