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Data Center Engineer

Sycomp

Johannesburg
Full Time
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Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled, hands-on Datacenter Engineer to lead and execute data center infrastructure deployments and field implementations across customer sites. This is a project‑driven, deployment-focused role, requiring strong multi‑vendor experience, ownership of onsite delivery, and close coordination with customers, OEMs, and internal teams.


Key Responsibilities


  • Lead and execute end‑to‑end rack deployments, including rack mounting, bolt‑down, structured cabling (fiber and copper), power integration, grounding, and equipment labeling.
  • Perform onsite installation, configuration, and commissioning of servers, routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless equipment from OEMs such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Fortinet, HPE, and Dell.
  • Own site delivery and acceptance, working directly with customers, OEM engineers, and Sycomp project teams.
  • Conduct fiber and copper termination, patching, OTDR testing, and performance validation to ensure network integrity and reliability.
  • Validate LAN/WAN connectivity, redundancy, failover, and security configurations against approved designs.
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis during installation and post‑deployment support.
  • Produce and maintain as‑built documentation, rack elevations, test results, and handover reports.
  • Ensure all onsite work adheres to data center operational standards, safety procedures, and ESD best practices.
  • Act as a technical lead on site, mentoring and guiding junior engineers and field technicians.


Required Skills & Experience


  • Strong hands‑on experience in data center deployments and field engineering.
  • Proven ability to work in multi‑vendor network and compute environments.
  • Solid expertise in:
  • Structured cabling systems (fiber & copper)
  • Rack integration and power layout
  • Network hardware installation and validation
  • Experience performing OTDR testing and interpreting fiber test results.
  • Ability to read and execute engineering designs, rack elevations, and cabling schematics.
  • Strong customer‑facing communication and onsite coordination skills.
  • Self‑driven, quality‑focused, and comfortable owning end‑to‑end delivery.


Sycomp


Full Time

Johannesburg

Engineering

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Job Overview

  • Posted: 62 days ago
  • Experience: 2 Years
  • Total Positions: 1