Data Centre Technician (6 months contract)

SIMPLEXITY TECH SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

SIMPLEXITY TECH SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a hands-on Data Centre Technician on a 6-month contract in Singapore. You will engage in daily data centre operations, hardware support, and ongoing system/network tasks in a 24/7 environment.

You will work closely with engineers to gain practical exposure to servers, networking, and data centre operations, while maintaining documentation and coordinating with vendors. Fresh graduates with relevant training are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in IT, Networking, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Basic understanding of IT hardware, networking, and structured cabling.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to follow processes and documentation.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a shift-based, 24/7 environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform IMACD of IT equipment such as servers, network devices, and storage systems.
• Carry out basic hardware troubleshooting and component replacement.
• Manage structured cabling, including patching and labeling.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Support maintenance activities such as power-down/up operations.
• Assist with basic Linux system setup and troubleshooting.
• Help diagnose hardware and connectivity issues under guidance from senior engineers.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment and assets in the data centre.
• Support capacity tracking (rack space, power, cooling, connectivity).
• Escort and coordinate with vendors and ensure site procedures.

Skills

IT hardware basics

Networking basics

Structured cabling

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Shift work

Education

IT/Networking/CE degree

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on and motivatedData Centre Technician (6 months contract)to support the daily operations of our data centre infrastructure. This role is ideal for candidates with some experience—or fresh graduates with relevant training or internships—who are eager to build a strong foundation in data centre and IT infrastructure operations.

You will work closely with experienced engineers, gaining practical exposure to server hardware, networking, and data centre operations in a24×7 mission-critical environment.

What You Will Do

Data Centre Operations & Hardware Support

• Perform installation, movement, and decommissioning (IMACD) of IT equipment such as servers, network devices, and storage systems.




• Carry out basic hardware troubleshooting and component replacement (e.g., disks, memory, SFP modules).




• Manage structured cabling, including patching and labeling.




• Conduct routine inspections to ensure equipment and facilities are operating safely and efficiently.




• Support scheduled maintenance activities such as power-down and power-up operations.

Systems & Network Support

• Assist with basic Linux system setup and troubleshooting.




• Help diagnose and resolve hardware and connectivity issues under guidance from senior engineers.

Inventory & Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of equipment and assets within the data centre.




• Support capacity tracking (rack space, power, cooling, and connectivity).




• Update documentation for cabling, installations, and infrastructure changes.

Vendor & Site Coordination

• Escort and coordinate with vendors, ensuring compliance with site procedures.




• Support access control and site entry processes.




• Follow established change management and incident response procedures.

Operational Support

• Participate in shift rotations, on-call duties, and after-hours support as needed.




• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and team best practices.

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Diploma or degree inIT, Networking, Computer Engineering, or related field.




• Basic understanding ofIT hardware, networking, and structured cabling.




• Strong attention to detail and willingness to follow processes and documentation.




• Good teamwork and communication skills.




• Willingness to work in ashift-based, 24/7 environment.

Preferred (Nice to Have):

• 1–2 years of experience in data centre or IT infrastructure support (internships count).




• Basic knowledge ofLinux systems and networking fundamentals.




• Familiarity with data centre concepts such aspower, cooling, and rack space management.