Data Centre Engineer job at Career Directions Limited (CDL)
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Data Centre Engineer
2026-02-10T12:17:42+00:00
Career Directions Limited (CDL)
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Human Services
Science & Engineering, Computer & IT, Installation, Maintenance & Repair
KES
MONTH
2026-02-21T17:00:00+00:00
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Role Overview / Purpose

The Data Centre Engineer is responsible for managing and enforcing the operational standards of our data centre. This includes space utilization, installation, service provisioning, fault management, and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal uptime and system performance. The role requires proactive problem-solving, collaboration, and continuous improvement to support organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor system performance, perform defect repairs, and test applications after changes.
  • Participate in team activities, including peer code reviews, to enhance deliverables.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage internal/external integration partners.
  • Implement and enforce procedures for:
    • Space management
    • Power and cooling
    • Installation & acceptance
    • Change management
  • Conduct root cause analysis and provide clear documentation to drive improvements.
  • Manage preventive maintenance, fault management, and change control to maximize uptime.
  • Research and develop new features, solutions, and technologies to improve operations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering or related field
  • Higher Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • Data Centre certification (required)
  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a Data Centre Engineer
  • Strong knowledge of GSM network technology and Telco core networks
  • Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation mindset
  • Excellent planning, organizing, and risk management skills
  • Ability to work effectively in teams and across departments
  • Monitor system performance, perform defect repairs, and test applications after changes.
  • Participate in team activities, including peer code reviews, to enhance deliverables.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage internal/external integration partners.
  • Implement and enforce procedures for: Space management, Power and cooling, Installation & acceptance, Change management
  • Conduct root cause analysis and provide clear documentation to drive improvements.
  • Manage preventive maintenance, fault management, and change control to maximize uptime.
  • Research and develop new features, solutions, and technologies to improve operations.
  • Analytical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Innovation mindset
  • Planning
  • Organizing
  • Risk management
  • Teamwork
  • Cross-departmental collaboration
  • GSM network technology
  • Telco core networks
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering or related field
  • Higher Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • Data Centre certification (required)
bachelor degree
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JOB-698b21e67f895

Vacancy title:
Data Centre Engineer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Human Services, Category: Science & Engineering, Computer & IT, Installation, Maintenance & Repair]

Jobs at:
Career Directions Limited (CDL)

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, February 21 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 10 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Role Overview / Purpose

The Data Centre Engineer is responsible for managing and enforcing the operational standards of our data centre. This includes space utilization, installation, service provisioning, fault management, and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal uptime and system performance. The role requires proactive problem-solving, collaboration, and continuous improvement to support organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor system performance, perform defect repairs, and test applications after changes.
  • Participate in team activities, including peer code reviews, to enhance deliverables.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage internal/external integration partners.
  • Implement and enforce procedures for:
    • Space management
    • Power and cooling
    • Installation & acceptance
    • Change management
  • Conduct root cause analysis and provide clear documentation to drive improvements.
  • Manage preventive maintenance, fault management, and change control to maximize uptime.
  • Research and develop new features, solutions, and technologies to improve operations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering or related field
  • Higher Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • Data Centre certification (required)
  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a Data Centre Engineer
  • Strong knowledge of GSM network technology and Telco core networks
  • Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation mindset
  • Excellent planning, organizing, and risk management skills
  • Ability to work effectively in teams and across departments

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Engineering jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Saturday, February 21 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 10-02-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 10-02-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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