Data Center Engineer (Mid-Level)
Summary
Mid-Level Data Center Engineer at Focus Infotech supporting data-center operations in Riyadh: installing and maintaining server, storage, and networking hardware, handling racking, copper/fiber cabling, inventory, MAC activities, and vendor coordination. Requires 4+ years in data-center infrastructure; pays an estimated SAR 8,000-12,000/month.
Job Title: Data Center Engineer (Mid-Level)
Company: Focus Infotech
Industry: Information Technology / Data Center Infrastructure
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Experience: Minimum 4 years in data-center infrastructure operations or hardware support
Qualification: Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Networking, or a related field
Salary: SAR 8,000-12,000 per month (estimated)
Role Overview
Focus Infotech is hiring a Mid-Level Data Center Engineer to support critical data-center infrastructure operations in Riyadh. The role covers hardware installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, cabling, inventory management, and coordination with vendors and technical teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain server, storage, and networking hardware
- Perform racking, stacking, hardware replacement, relocation, decommissioning, and upgrades
- Manage copper and fiber-optic cabling, including patching, labeling, and termination coordination
- Troubleshoot hardware, connectivity, and physical infrastructure issues
- Support Moves, Adds, and Changes (MAC) activities and maintain accurate equipment inventory
- Assist with planned maintenance, hardware-refresh projects, and infrastructure deployment
- Coordinate onsite activities with vendors, contractors, and technical support teams
- Maintain technical documentation, asset records, and maintenance reports
Requirements
- Minimum 4 years of data-center infrastructure or hardware-support experience
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Engineering, Networking, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with server, storage, and network equipment installation, including racking and stacking
- Experience with hardware replacement, relocation, decommissioning, and infrastructure upgrades
- Knowledge of structured cabling, rack layouts, equipment connectivity, and fiber/copper cabling
- Familiarity with incident management, service requests, and change-management processes
- Preferred: experience with data-center power distribution, UPS systems, cooling, and environmental monitoring
- Advantage: ITIL practices and IT Service Management (ITSM) tools
- Strong communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to provide onsite technical support and participate in scheduled maintenance