Data Center Technician (Infrastructure)

About the role

Eram Talent is looking for a Data Center Technician to work on site in Saudi Arabia, covering 24x7 shifts in data centers. The technician handles incidents, ensures safety requirements are met, monitors environmental, power and server hardware, works with copper and fiber cabling, controls access and installs equipment in racks.

Key responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain data center equipment such as servers, storage devices and networking hardware.
• Set up devices physically, including racking servers and running or removing power, network and KVM cables.
• Perform basic OS installation and server configuration (Windows/Linux).
• Support hardware break/fix by troubleshooting and coordinating with vendors (HP, Dell, SUN, Supermicro).
• Monitor security, HVAC, fire systems, temperature, humidity and power.
• Ensure data center security and supervise visitors.
• Cable copper and fiber according to TIA-942 standards.
• Prepare end-of-shift reports and follow SOPs.
• Work flexible shifts including nights and weekends, and handle on-call duties.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance with facility and IT teams.

Required profile

• BS or diploma in Computer Science, IT, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 3 years of IT experience, including at least 2 years in data centers.
• Strong basic understanding of data center infrastructure (electrical, mechanical, cooling, UPS).
• Hands-on experience with server hardware, cabling and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, nights, weekends and on-call rotation.

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical data center concepts.
• Familiarity with Windows/Linux servers for basic configuration and installation.
• APC infrastructure experience preferred.