Data Center Engineer
OptiverAbout the Role
As a Data Center Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimising APAC data center and exchange colocation environments. Based in Singapore, you will support local and regional data centre operations, working with remote technicians across APAC. You will combine knowledge in IT Infrastructure with a problem-solving mindset to solve business issues and independently work on improvement opportunities, delivering hands-on, high-impact work from conception through to completion.
- Installing and cabling switches, servers, and appliances in data centre locations
- Facilitating installation of servers and network equipment with smart hands across the region
- Managing power and space including monitoring and capacity planning
- Performing break-fix repairs and component replacements
- Planning and executing data center build-outs, equipment relocations, and new colocation deployments
Requirements
- Experience working in modern, large-scale data centers
- Ability to identify basic parts of network equipment (SFPs, line cards, chassis) and servers (memory, network cards, hard drives)
- Knowledge of structured cabling systems (Cat 5, Cat 6, multi-mode, and single-mode fiber)
- Familiarity with power and communications cabling standards
- Experience with cable testers to troubleshoot both fiber and copper cabling issues
- An understanding of change control processes
- Basic server operating system installation and configuration skills
- Strong documentation skills and a meticulous approach to tracking details
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Creative problem-solving mindset, bringing new ideas to improve data center operations
- Experience leading or coordinating resources in infrastructure projects, from conception to completion
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments
- Ability to lift up to 30kg
- Willingness to work flexible hours outside of regular business hours, including weekends, to execute physical infrastructure changes
- Willingness to travel to support regional data center operations
What You'll Get
- Performance-based bonus structure, with profits combined across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool
- The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment
- Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
- Daily breakfast and lunch
- Weekly in-house chair massages
- Corporate health insurance
- Regular social events, including a company trip every two years
- Time off in lieu for weekend and out-of-hours work