Data Center Planner

Job description

The Data Center Planner oversees 24x7 shift team activities for data centers and ensures sufficient personnel for each shift. Performs capacity planning to meet deployment requirements and ensures rack and related activities comply with data center standards and change processes. Responsibilities: capacity planning for data center hosting; preparing rack diagrams and assigning them to shifts; overseeing rack activities performed by the DC Operations team; managing the shift schedule; liaising with OSP/ISP team for interbuilding connectivity; planning and recommending operational requirements; vendor management; managing the data center asset register; overseeing break/fix of all Windows/Linux servers during hardware failures, assisting owners and coordinating hardware with vendors; proactive monitoring and recording of facility security, HVAC, fire detection and suppression, temperature, humidity, and critical power systems; ensuring data center security, signing in and escorting visitors; performing miscellaneous operational duties per SOP approved by the Data Center Lead; complying with TIA 942 standards for copper and fiber cabling; interfacing with vendors such as HP, Dell, SUN, and Supermicro on hardware implementation; working flexible shifts including nights and weekends and participating in on‑call rotation as required; performing any other tasks assigned by upper management.

Requirements

• BS or diploma in Computer Science Engineering, IT, Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• minimum 5 years IT experience with at least 3 years in data centers
• APC infrastructure experience
• ability to coordinate daily activities and preventive maintenance with facility and IT teams as instructed by the Data Center Lead
• good experience with communications circuits and Ethernet cabling (structured copper and fiber optic)
• proficient in Windows Server and Linux configuration and troubleshooting
• proficient in MS Office
• basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical components such as online double conversion UPS, dynamic rotary UPS, medium/low voltage circuits, and chilled water‑cooled HVAC systems

Skills