Job summary
Data Center Planner with Eram Talent based in Thuwwal (Riyadh) responsible for capacity planning, shift staffing and overseeing racking and operational activities to keep the data center compliant and secure.
Key responsibilities
- Plan capacity and resource allocation for data center hosting
- Prepare and assign racking diagrams to operations shifts
- Oversee racking and related activities by DC operations teams
- Manage shift schedules and ensure 24x7 staffing coverage
- Coordinate with OSP/ISP teams for interbuilding connectivity
- Maintain data center asset register and manage vendors
- Monitor facility systems: security, HVAC, fire, temperature and power
- Support break/fix for Windows/Linux servers and coordinate vendor hardware replacement
Requirements
- BS or diploma in Computer Science, IT, Electrical/Electronics or Mechanical engineering
- Minimum 5 years IT experience, with at least 3 years in data centers
- Experience with APC infrastructure required
- Experience with structured copper and fiber cabling
- Proficient in Windows Server and Linux troubleshooting
- Basic knowledge of UPS, medium/low voltage circuits and chilled-water HVAC
Skills
Data center operationsCapacity planningRacking diagramsVendor managementWindows ServerLinuxStructured cablingMS OfficeHVAC basicsUPS systems
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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