Role Description
Datacenter engineer - Hand &
- Eyes Maintain the physical integrity and availability of the data center infrastructure. It requires a mix of hardware proficiency, basic networking knowledge, and strict adherence to safety and operational protocols (like ITIL) . Rack &
- Stack: Unboxing &
- Inventory: Receiving recent hardware (servers, switches, storage arrays), verifying contents, and updating asset management system.
Mounting: Installing rails and mounting equipment into datacenter racks according to elevation diagrams.
Decommissioning: Identifying unused servers, unmounting them, wiping data (when required), and preparing them for recycling or disposal. 2.
Cable Management: Patching and Labeling Copper and fiber optic cables between devices and patch panels. 3.
Drive Swaps: Physically replacing failed Hard Drives (HDD) or Solid State Drives (SSD) in hot-swappable bays.
- Troubleshooting &
- Testing Physical servers, storage and Network switches, Visual Inspection, Power Cycle and Loopback Testing 5.
Vendor Escort : Escort Duty - Supervising third-party vendors (HVAC technicians, electricians, or hardware OEM repair techs) to ensure they follow security protocols.
- Logistics, Shipping/Receiving: Managing the loading dock and ensuring incoming gear is staged in a secure "burn-in" area.
Physical: Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work on ladders or under raised floors.
Technical: Familiarity with server vendors and cable types (LC/SC Fiber, RJ45).
Tools: Proficiency with crash carts, cable testers, label makers, and basic hand tools.
Soft Skills: Strong communication for relaying real-time status to remote engineers. CompTIA A+, ANSI/TIA-942, BICSI-DCDC (Data Center Design Consultant) , RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer), CDCP (Certified Data Centre Professional),
Skills
Data Center Operations,SSD
📌 Lead I - Cloud Infrastructure Services (Bengaluru)
🏢 UST
📍 Bengaluru