Data Center Engineer

DATA CENTER ENGINEER

Job Purpose

The Data Center Engineer (Power, Cooling & Infrastructure) is responsible for the design, installation, monitoring, maintenance, and optimization of critical data center infrastructure, including UPS systems, cooling systems, power distribution, generators, and structured cabling across all data centers, campus facilities, and branch locations. The role ensures high availability, operational efficiency, and reliability of power and environmental systems that support mission-critical IT services.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Data Center Power Infrastructure Management

• Manage and maintain UPS systems, battery banks, and power distribution units (PDUs) across data centers, campuses, and branches.
• Monitor UPS performance and conduct regular health checks, preventive maintenance, and load testing.
• Coordinate battery replacement cycles and capacity planning.
• Ensure compliance with power redundancy standards (N+1, 2N architecture).

Generator and Power Backup Systems

• Manage data center generators, automatic transfer switches (ATS), and fuel systems.
• Conduct routine generator testing and preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate with vendors for servicing, repairs, and system upgrades.
• Ensure continuous power availability during outages.

Cooling and Environmental Systems

• Manage precision cooling systems, CRAC/CRAH units, and HVAC infrastructure.
• Monitor temperature, humidity, and airflow within data centers.
• Implement hot aisle / cold aisle containment best practices.
• Ensure optimal environmental conditions for server and network equipment.

Structured Cabling Infrastructure

• Design and manage structured cabling systems including: o Fiber optic cabling o Copper cabling (Cat6/Cat6A) o Patch panels and racks
• Ensure proper cable routing, labeling, and documentation.
• Maintain cabling standards across data centers, campuses, and branches.

Data Center Facilities Management

• Monitor data center environmental monitoring systems.
• Ensure proper rack layout, power allocation, and equipment placement.
• Manage capacity planning for power, space, and cooling.
• Maintain data center physical infrastructure documentation

Preventive Maintenance and Vendor Management

• Coordinate with vendors for maintenance of UPS, generators, cooling systems, and electrical infrastructure.
• Manage service contracts and maintenance schedules. Ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).

Incident Response and Troubleshooting

• Respond to power, cooling, and infrastructure failures.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure minimal downtime for critical IT systems.

Compliance and Safety

• Ensure compliance with data center standards and safety regulations.
• Maintain electrical safety procedures and operational guidelines.
• Support audit and compliance requirements.

Qualification, Experience, Skills, and Attributes Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications Engineering

Experience

• 3 years of experience in Data Center Infrastructure or Facilities Management.
• Experience managing:
  • UPS systems
  • Generators
  • Cooling systems
  • Structured cabling Experience in banking or enterprise data centers is an added advantage.

Technical Skills

• Data Center Power Systems (UPS, PDU, ATS)
• Generator Operations
• Precision Cooling Systems (CRAC / HVAC)
• Electrical systems and power distribution
• Fiber and structured cabling
• Data center monitoring systems
• Capacity planning and infrastructure documentation Certifications (Preferred)
• Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP)
• Uptime Institute Certification
• BICSI Cabling Certification
• Electrical Safety Certification

Key Competencies

• Strong technical troubleshooting skills
• Infrastructure planning and optimization
• Vendor management
• Ability to work under pressure in critical environments
• Strong documentation and reporting skills

Scope of Responsibility

• The Data Center Engineer is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted power, cooling, and infrastructure availability across:
• Primary Data Centers
• Disaster Recovery (DR) Data Centers
• Campus Infrastructure
• Branch Locations

If you meet the above requirements, submit your application by 17th September 2026. Please include an updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certificates and testimonials.

All applications should be in soft copy and through the Link Indicated below, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted:

Link: https://equitybank.taleo.net/careersection/ext_new/jobsearch.ftl

Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights, values, and what they bring to the workplace.