Data Center Technician

Job description

The Data Center Technician works 24x7 shifts in Saudi Arabia. Handles incidents and ensures safety requirements are met. Monitors environmental, power and server hardware. Performs copper and fiber cabling tasks. Controls access to data centers and ensures work permits and material gate passes are issued. Installs equipment in racks and documents changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, IT, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• minimum 5 years of IT experience
• at least 3 years in Data Center operations
• hands‑on experience with server hardware installation, troubleshooting and copper/fiber cabling
• intermediate knowledge of Windows Server and Linux installation, configuration and troubleshooting
• basic understanding of data center electrical and mechanical systems including UPS, power circuits and HVAC
• familiarity with data center safety, security and operational SOPs
• proficiency in MS Office and basic documentation/reporting
• ability to work shifts, nights, weekends and on‑call schedules

Skills