Data Center Contract

Title: Data Center Engineer / Operator

Location: Dubai, UAE

Duration: 15 months extendable

• Bachelor degree in electrical, electronics, or computer science.

• Five to ten years of experience in data centre design, operations and build outs (minimum 5 in UAE or Gulf
region)

• UPTIME, CDCE, CDCP, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, ITIL .. is an additional.

• IT infrastructure systems in Data Centres and topology deep knowledge is mandatory.

• Knowledge in Data centre standards, tiers, procedures, and best practices.

• Data centre Service assurance, Service fulfilment and Service governance processes applications.

• Fully aware and experienced with 27X7X365 DC operational models and escalation matrixes.

• Technical hands-on in IT Infrastructure set-up (network, server, switches, … etc.)

• Deep knowledge in IT environment standards such as power set up, UPS power requirements, cooling
(HVAC), Security, racks, structured cabling and physical room layout.

• Professional in handling DCIM monitoring tools.

• Report preparation for DC design utilization (Space, power, and network).

• Professional practice of DC structured cabling E2E from main Cross Connect point to the server switch.

• Understand and explain the different types of DC tiers and ability to evaluate the best fit solution to secure
service owners requirements.

• Familiar with planned and emergency changes processes.

• Ability to manage suppliers and vendors to track deliveries, equipment warranties and after sales support.

• Knowledge on LAN and WAN and Telecom infrastructure.

• Work with project managers and DCO team on project designs and implementations.

• Work with vendors and contractors to provide documentation in support of Preventive Maintenance and
enhancement.

• Racking and patching of IT equipment’s.

• Ensures that all incidents are properly reported and documented.

• Participate in evaluation of vendor selections (RFP, RFI’s)

• In depth knowledge on validation of test results and Quality Inspection.

• knowledge of cooling (HVAC), power (UPS) and structured cabling requirements.

• Advanced skillset to perform troubleshooting analysis.

• Strong skills in Data Center Inventory management / Asset Management/ Documentation and change
management.

• Knowledge with Building Management Systems (BMS) used for data centre monitoring.

• Excellent communication, organizational and problem resolution skills

• Skills in MS Office and Visio. DC related software/hardware installation, configuration, and testing practices.

• Basic knowledge of DC related software/hardware installation, configuration, and testing practices.

• Maintain an optimal physical Data Center environment.

• Understand system dependencies and apply critical thinking to resolution steps

• Aware of Disaster Recover standards and Business Continuity plans.