Data Center Operations Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a Data Center Operations Engineer to support day-to-day operations across multiple data center facilities in Singapore. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing hands-and-feet support, performing equipment installations and decommissioning, structured cabling activities, hardware troubleshooting, and ensuring smooth data center operations within a 24x7 environment.

This role requires a proactive individual who is comfortable working in a shift-based operational environment and coordinating with internal teams, customers, vendors, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day data center operational activities and provide hands-and-feet support.
• Coordinate with customers, visitors, vendors, and internal stakeholders for planned activities and operational requirements.
• Install, rack, stack, relocate, and decommission servers, network devices, and related equipment.
• Perform structured cabling, patching, labeling, and cable management activities.
• Conduct routine data center walkthroughs, server health checks, and operational inspections.
• Monitor and manage incidents during shift operations and ensure timely escalation where required.
• Support planned maintenance, migration, and change activities across multiple data center sites.
• Troubleshoot hardware-related issues involving servers, storage, and network equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, equipment tracking, and stock management.
• Receive and verify equipment deliveries and manage data center storeroom inventory.
• Maintain visitor records, access logs, and operational documentation.
• Ensure data center cleanliness, safety, and compliance standards are maintained.
• Manage operational tickets, email queues, reporting activities, and documentation updates.
• Travel between various data center locations in Singapore as required.

Requirements

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a Data Center Operations or Data Center Technician role.
• Hands-on experience in a data center infrastructure environment.
• Experience working in a 24x7 shift-based operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of server rack and stack procedures.
• Experience in structured cabling, patching, labeling, and cable management.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for server and hardware-related issues.
• Understanding of data center operations, processes, and best practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Data Center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, or equivalent).
• Technical certifications such as CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, or related qualifications.
• Experience working with external vendors and service providers.
• Knowledge of data center facilities, environmental controls, and operational standards.
• Familiarity with incident, change, and problem management processes.

Working Conditions

• 24x7 shift rotation environment.
• May be required to work weekends, public holidays, and after-hours support based on operational requirements.
• Travel between multiple data center locations within Singapore.
• On-site role with physical handling of equipment and cabling activities.

What We're Looking For

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Customer-focused and service-oriented mindset.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced mission-critical environment.
• Comfortable working with multicultural teams and stakeholders.

If you believe you fit the requirements for the role,please submit yourapplication below or drop us an email directly quoting thejob title.

Due to an anticipated high volume of applicants, we regret that onlyshortlisted candidates will be notified. The information provided is forrecruitment purposes only.

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Cornerstone Global Partners (EA License Number:19C9859) is an affirmative equal-opportunity employer and recruitment firm. Weevaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, creed,gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin,age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Eugene Then
[email protected]

EA Registration Number: R22104742.

Cornerstone Global Partners Pte Ltd (EA License:19C9859)