Data Centre Operations Engineer | Contract | Bank

MANPOWER STAFFING SERVICES (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing service provider in Singapore is seeking an experienced Data Centre Operations Engineer to oversee critical data centre facilities. This role demands a minimum of 5 years of operational experience, particularly within a financial institution. The successful candidate will conduct facility management tasks, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with security protocols. The position requires strong ITIL knowledge and the ability to respond to incidents promptly, supporting 24/7 operations. Interested applicants should email their resume to the provided contact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of data centre operations experience, preferably in a financial institution.
• Excellent knowledge and practical experience in data centre facility management.
• Experience working in a high-pressure environment with 24x7 on-call responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day data centre and computer room operations.
• Maintain deep understanding of critical infrastructure systems.
• Serve as the primary on-site contact for data centre landlords and vendors.

Skills

Data Centre Facility Management

ITIL processes

Microsoft Office (Excel & PowerPoint)

Vendor Management

Incident Response

Education

Diploma or Degree in Information Technology or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly disciplined Data Centre Operations Engineer to support mission-critical data centre facilities within a regulated financial institution. The ideal candidate will have solid operational expertise, hands-on facility management experience, and the ability to coordinate with multiple vendors and landlords while ensuring 24/7 operational stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Centre Operations & Facility Management
  • Perform day-to-day data centre and computer room operations including key management, escorting vendors, environmental checks, degaussing, and routine facility inspections.
  • Ensure full operational readiness and adherence to physical security and access control procedures.
  • Demonstrate good knowledge and hands-on experience in data centre facility management, including oversight of power, cooling, fire suppression systems, and structured cabling.
  • Conduct regular infrastructure walk-throughs and ensure that all equipment and facilities are functioning within required parameters.
• Critical Infrastructure Oversight
  • Maintain deep understanding of critical infrastructure systems such as power distribution, UPS systems, CRAC/CRAH cooling units, fire suppression mechanisms, and overall environmental controls.
  • Identify abnormalities, raise incidents promptly, and work with relevant teams to ensure remediation.
  • Utilize DCIM systems to monitor data centre capacity, environmental status, and real-time performance metrics.
• Vendor & Landlord Management
  • Serve as the primary on-site contact for data centre landlords, facility management teams, and external vendors.
  • Manage and supervise all vendor activities within the data centre to ensure compliance with operational standards, security protocols, and safety requirements.
  • Coordinate scheduled maintenance, equipment installations, audits, and incident-related visits.
  • Ensure service providers adhere to SLAs, safety standards, and change management procedures.
• Incident, Problem & Change Management
  • Escalate incidents promptly according to the organization’s incident response framework and track until closure.
  • Follow ITIL best practices for incident, problem, and change management.
  • Support post-incident analysis, root-cause investigations, and preventive action planning.
• Reporting & Documentation
  • Generate operational and management reports, including incident summaries, facility health updates, and capacity utilization dashboards.
  • Ensure accurate documentation of access logs, equipment inventory, audit evidence, and infrastructure diagrams.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Information Technology or any related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of data centre operations experience, preferably in a financial institution.
• Excellent knowledge and practical experience in data centre facility management, including coordination with landlords and infrastructure vendors.
• Deep understanding of critical infrastructure systems: power distribution, UPS, cooling, and fire suppression.
• Experience working in a high-pressure environment with 24x7 on-call responsibilities.
• Good understanding of ITIL-based incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel & PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated, self-driven, and able to function effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Interested Applicants, please email your resume [e-mail](R1441955), stating the position as the subject title in the email. All Applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.