Senior Data Center Operations Engineer

WeChat International Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Tencent is seeking a seasoned professional to lead overseas data centre operations and strategy. You will oversee site selection, construction, and ongoing operations to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and security.

Role requires 5+ years in data centre infrastructure or networking, knowledge of IDC ecosystems, and strong stakeholder management. Will involve international travel and collaboration with operators and teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above with 5+ years in data centre infrastructure or networking
• Familiar with IDC infrastructure architecture and mainstream systems; CDCP knowledge is a plus
• Knowledge of data centre servers, networking equipment, IT hardware fundamentals and interconnection tech
• ITIL certification preferred and strong operational service management skills

Responsibilities

• Contribute to overseas data centre strategy; oversee site selection, construction, and operations
• Manage IT operations for overseas data centres including maintenance, relocation, decommissioning, warehousing, asset management
• Build and maintain processes and documentation; support IDC-related certifications
• Manage relationships with overseas data centre and network operators to ensure secure operations
• Oversee and evaluate on-site operations outsourcing partners and teams
• Drive development of the overseas IDC ecosystem

Skills

Project management

Communication

Coordination

Stress resilience

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ITIL

PMP

CDCP

Job description

Business Unit Technology Engineering Group (TEG) is responsible for supporting the company and its business groups on technology and operational platforms, as well as the construction and operation of R&D management and data centres, TEG provides users with a full range of customer services. As the operator of the largest networking, devices, and data centre in Asia,TEG also leads the Tencent Technology Committee in strengthening infrastructure R&D through internal and distributed open source collaboration, constructing new platforms and supporting business innovation.

What the Role Entails

• 1）Contribute to Tencent's overseas data centre strategy in line with company and departmental objectives; oversee local management of overseas data centres, including site selection, construction, and operations to ensure quality, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and security.
• 2）Manage IT operations for overseas data centres, including IT maintenance, relocation, decommissioning, warehousing, asset management, operational safety, and service management, while building and maintaining relevant processes and documentation; support IDC-related compliance certifications.
• 3）Manage relationships with overseas data centre and network operators, building strong partnerships to ensure secure and reliable operations.
• 4）Oversee and evaluate on-site operations outsourcing partners and teams.
• 5）Drive the development of the overseas IDC ecosystem.

Who We Look For

• 1）Bachelor's degree or above, with 5+ years of experience in data centre infrastructure or networking.
• 2）Familiar with IDC infrastructure architecture and mainstream infrastructure systems/equipment; knowledge of overseas operator internal operation mechanisms. CDCP certification and familiarity with overseas IDC or network ecosystem resources are a plus.
• 3）Knowledge of mainstream data centre servers and networking equipment; understanding of IT hardware fundamentals, internet interconnection technologies, and overseas operator collaboration models. Broad relevant experience preferred.
• 4）Strong operational service management skills, with knowledge of mainstream IT management frameworks. ITIL certification preferred.
• 5）Strong communication, project management, and coordination skills, with hands‑on experience in overseas IDC project management. PMP certification preferred.
• 6）Steady and composed personality, meticulous yet bold in execution; strong sense of responsibility, high learning agility, and strong team spirit.
• 7）Able to travel overseas as required for project construction or operational needs; must demonstrate strong stress resilience and self‑adjustment ability.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

Who we are Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life for people around the world.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.