Data Center Engineer

Job Location

Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and set up hardware by unpacking, racking, stacking, and performing cabling tasks on servers, switches, and routers.
• Diagnose hardware faults and replace defective components including network and security devices.
• Oversee electrical systems including monitoring power distribution units (PDUs), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), branch circuits, and maintain diesel generators and distribution panels.
• Manage cooling systems by tracking and optimizing computer room air conditioning (CRAC/CRAH) units and managing hot and cold aisle containment.
• Inspect and maintain safety and fire prevention systems such as FM200/Inergen fire suppression, VESDA smoke detection, water leak detection, and fire alarms.
• Install and troubleshoot server operating systems including Windows and Linux.
• Respond promptly to alerts related to environmental conditions, power, or temperature to avoid critical failures.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and oversee hardware asset lifecycle management.
• Have thorough understanding of connectivity and operations of servers, storage, network, and security equipment.
• Coordinate and supervise external electrical and HVAC contractors during critical maintenance activities.
• Liaise with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as required.
• Possess solid knowledge of passive cabling (CAT 6 and Fiber) including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Support failover testing and participate in data center and disaster recovery drills.