Data Center Technician (Infrastructure)

Job description

the employer seeks a dedicated Data Center Technician to join its team in Saudi Arabia. The technician works 24×7 shifts in data centers, handles incidents and ensures safety requirements are met. Monitors environment, power and server hardware, performs copper and fiber cabling tasks. Controls access, issues work permits and material gate passes. Installs equipment in racks and documents changes. Responsibilities include installing, configuring and maintaining servers, storage and networking hardware, basic OS installation and server configuration, hardware break/fix support with vendors, monitoring security, HVAC, fire, temperature, humidity and power, supervising visitors, cabling per TIA‑942 standards, preparing end‑of‑shift reports and following SOPs, working flexible shifts including nights/weekends and on‑call duties, and coordinating preventive maintenance with facilities and IT teams

Requirements

• BS or Diploma in Computer Science, IT, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• minimum 3 years of IT experience
• at least 2 years of experience in Data Centers
• strong basic understanding of data center infrastructure (electrical, mechanical, cooling, UPS, etc.)
• hands‑on experience with server hardware, cabling and troubleshooting
• good knowledge of Data Center Infrastructure concepts
• APC infrastructure experience preferred
• familiarity with Windows/Linux servers for basic configuration and installation
• ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends and on‑call rotation.

Skills