Data Center Engineer
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Job Description
- *About the Company**
Sycomp is a global IT services and logistics provider, delivering complex technology
solutions to enterprise customers worldwide. Headquartered in Silicon Valley,
we support clients across more than 150 countries through our global
integration centers, logistics networks, and engineering expertise.
Our teams work at the intersection of IT infrastructure, supply chain, and
services, helping organizations deploy and manage technology seamlessly across
global environments. We are known for taking on complex challenges and
delivering reliable, scalable solutions that support our customers’ critical
operations.
At Sycomp, you will be part of a collaborative, globally distributed team where
operational excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement are at the core
of what we do.
- *About the Role**
We are looking for a hands\-on **Data Center Engineer** to support data center infrastructure deployment and operations in **Nagpur, India**. This role will be focused on physical layer data center work, including rack and stack, structured cabling, hardware installation, labeling, documentation, asset tracking, and coordination with internal teams, OEMs, vendors, and customers.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in live data center environments and will bring strong practical experience with server, storage, network hardware, fiber and copper cabling, physical connectivity, and operational documentation. This role is well suited to someone who is detail\-oriented, safety\-conscious, and able to take ownership of onsite implementation and support activities.
- *Key Responsibilities**
- Perform rack and stack activities for servers, storage, network devices, PDUs, and related data center infrastructure.
- Carry out structured cabling work, including fiber and copper patching, routing, labeling, cable management, and connectivity validation.
- Support hardware installation, device replacement, physical troubleshooting, and infrastructure deployment activities within the data center environment.
- Maintain accurate rack elevations, port maps, cable labels, asset records, and CMDB/DCIM documentation.
- Coordinate with OEMs, vendors, facilities teams, customers, and internal engineering teams to ensure smooth delivery and issue resolution.
- Support incident and change activities, including planned maintenance windows, deployments, audits, cutovers, and emergency support when required.
- Ensure documentation is completed accurately and updated in a timely manner after installations, changes, and handovers.
- Follow data center safety standards, ESD practices, access procedures, and operational guidelines at all times.
- *Required Skills and Experience**
- Diploma, BE, B.Tech, or equivalent qualification in a relevant technical field.
- 2–5 years of hands\-on data center infrastructure experience.
- Practical experience with rack and stack, hardware installation, structured cabling, cable labeling, and physical infrastructure support.
- Knowledge of network L1/L2 basics, optics, PDUs, UPS, and physical connectivity troubleshooting.
- Experience working with fiber and copper cabling, including LC/SC/MPO fiber and Cat6/Cat6A copper patching.
- Good understanding of data center operational processes, ticketing/change management, inventory tracking, and documentation standards.
- Ability to work independently onsite while coordinating effectively with remote engineering teams, vendors, and customer stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail, troubleshooting mindset, communication skills, and time management.
- *Preferred Certifications**
- CompTIA Server\+ or Network\+
- BICSI Installer/Technician certification
- CCNA or equivalent networking certification
- *Physical and Travel Requirements**
- Comfortable working in a data center environment, including hardware handling, cabling, and maintenance windows.
- Able to lift approximately 20–25 kg safely where required.
- May require local travel between data centers, customer sites, office locations, or PoPs.
- Occasional domestic travel may be required for deployments, audits, training, emergency support, or major cutovers.
- *Why Join Sycomp?**
- *Technology Means the World to Us**
Technology
connects people, enables business, fosters innovation, and helps organizations
operate without boundaries. Every day, Sycomp’s diverse team delivers on the
company’s mission to help customers and partners navigate the complexity of
global IT—from cloud and data center computing to cyber security, networking,
and integration and logistics across more than 150 countries.
If you
thrive in a growth\-minded and values\-driven culture, Sycomp may be your next
career adventure. At Sycomp, you will have the opportunity to work in a global
setting, collaborate with cross\-functional teams, and be part of a dynamic and
growing organization.
Sycomp
is known for its strong culture and commitment to employee growth. With a 93%
company\-wide retention rate, we foster an environment where people can make a
meaningful impact, develop professionally, and build rewarding careers over the
long term.
Learn
more about Sycomp and our employee benefits at: https://sycomp.com/careers/
- *Equal Opportunity Statement**
Sycomp is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected
- characteristic.*
Sycomp will provide reasonable accommodation
for qualified individuals with disabilities as needed. If you need assistance
or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department
- at careers@sycomp.com*
Sycomp may use automated tools, including
artificial intelligence, to support certain aspects of the recruitment process,
such as reviewing applications or identifying relevant experience. These tools
- assist our teams, and all hiring decisions are made following human review.*
Application Question(s)
- How many years of data center infrastructure experience do you have?
- Years of hands\-on experience with fiber and copper structured cabling (patching, labeling, and cable management)
- Years of hands\-on experience in a data center environment
- Do you have hands\-on experience with rack \& stack activities for servers, network devices, or storage equipment?
- Are you comfortable working on\-site, travelling to customer/data center locations, and supporting occasional maintenance windows?
- Expected Salary (LPA)
Education
- Bachelor's (Required)
Language
- fluent English (Required)
Location
- Nagpur, Maharashtra (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Overview
- Job type
- Full-time
- Work mode
- Remote
- Location
- Anywhere in India
- Posted
- 1d ago
- Source
- Indeed