Job Summary
The Data Centre Operations Engineer will be responsible for supporting
Data Centre Operations Management Services for the Company and/or In-Scope
Institutions. This role includes managing data centre facilities, monitoring environmental
conditions, ensuring physical security, and maintaining asset and backup media
management.
Key Responsibilities
- Facility Management:
- Monitor and manage data centre infrastructure including power, cooling,
cabling, fire detection, and suppression systems.
- Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the data centre, reporting any
abnormalities or rule violations.
- Support maintenance, servicing, repair, and upgrading activities related to
data centre facilities infrastructure.
- Physical Access Control:
- Manage physical access to data centres and racks, ensuring compliance
with security policies.
- Maintain physical key management and track access records.
- Monitor and report any suspicious activities or security violations.
- Asset Management:
- Track and document all data centre assets throughout their lifecycle.
- Ensure secure storage of assets, including backup media and storage devices.
- Support asset audits, verification, and disposal processes.
- Backup Media Management:
- Coordinate with suppliers for off-site storage and retrieval of backup media.
- Track inventory of backup media and handle faulty or damaged media.
- Provide monthly reports on backup media inventory.
- Incident and Problem Management:
- Respond to and escalate incidents according to severity levels, providing
regular updates until resolution.
- Perform routine physical inspections and document findings.
- Support service recovery and incident resolution efforts.
- Compliance and Audit:
- Ensure compliance with company policies, security standards, and audit
requirements.
- Provide support for audits and implement rectification plans for any noncompliance findings.
Qualifications
- Education: Diploma in Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in data centre operations, including
incident and vendor management.
- Certifications:
- Data Centre Foundation (DCFC) or equivalent certification preferred.
- ITIL v3 Foundation Certification.
- Skills:
- Strong technical knowledge of data centre infrastructure and operations.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Working Conditions
- Ability to work on different shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- On standby and contactable 24/7 for support and escalation