Data Centre Specialist at RedM Professional Services in Sandton
RedM Professional Services · Sandton, Gauteng
Overview
RedM Professional Services is looking for an experienced Data Centre Specialist to join their team in Sandton on a fixed term, part time basis. You will play a key role in keeping critical data centre infrastructure running smoothly, from power and cooling systems to security and compliance. If you hold a CDCP certification and have a solid background in data centre operations, this is a great opportunity to work on meaningful infrastructure projects with a professional team.
About the role
RedM Professional Services is seeking a skilled Data Centre Specialist to support the operation, maintenance and optimisation of their client's data centre infrastructure. This fixed term, part time role is based in Sandton and is ideal for someone who thrives in a critical operational environment where reliability and availability matter.
In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining data centre facilities to ensure optimal performance. You will work with critical systems such as power distribution, UPS systems, backup generators, cooling and environmental monitoring. Routine inspections, preventive maintenance and responding to infrastructure alerts will form part of your daily activities. You will also assist with capacity planning, equipment installations and coordinating changes or maintenance projects.
Collaboration is key. You will work closely with IT teams, network specialists, facilities staff, security personnel and third party service providers to keep everything running efficiently. You will also help maintain accurate documentation, support business continuity and disaster recovery efforts, and ensure that safety and compliance standards are always followed.
Please note: Candidates must hold a recognised data centre certification such as Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) or an equivalent qualification. This role is advertised as Non EE/AA.
Requirements
- Relevant qualification in Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Facilities Management or a related field
- Proven experience in data centre infrastructure management and operations
- Strong understanding of data centre facilities, critical infrastructure and operational processes
- Knowledge of power and cooling systems, UPS systems, backup generators and environmental monitoring
- Understanding of data centre availability, resilience, capacity management and preventive maintenance
- Experience with incident management, change management and technical documentation
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to work in a critical operational environment where infrastructure availability and reliability are essential
- Required certification: Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) or equivalent recognised Data Centre Specialist certification
Responsibilities
- Manage and support day to day data centre infrastructure and operations
- Monitor and maintain data centre infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, availability and reliability
- Support critical infrastructure systems including power distribution, UPS systems, backup generators, cooling and environmental monitoring
- Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance of data centre facilities and equipment
- Monitor environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, power consumption and cooling performance
- Ensure compliance with data centre operational standards, procedures, safety requirements and industry best practices
- Assist with capacity planning, infrastructure upgrades, equipment installations and lifecycle management
- Coordinate data centre changes, maintenance activities and infrastructure related projects
- Respond to infrastructure alerts, incidents and service interruptions with timely investigation and resolution
- Maintain accurate documentation of infrastructure assets, maintenance schedules, incident reports and operational procedures
- Support business continuity, disaster recovery and data centre resilience initiatives
- Work closely with IT, network, facilities, security and third party service providers
- Identify operational risks and recommend improvements to infrastructure performance, availability and efficiency
- Ensure appropriate physical security and access control procedures are followed within the data centre environment
Job details
- Organisation
- RedM Professional Services
- Location
- Sandton, Gauteng
- Job type
- Part time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- IT & Software Development
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
Hello there. This Data Centre Specialist role with RedM Professional Services is a solid opportunity if you have hands on experience with critical infrastructure. The client is clearly serious about certification, so make sure your CDCP or equivalent credential stands out on your CV.
When you apply, highlight specific examples of data centre equipment you have worked with, such as UPS systems, generators or cooling units. Talk about a time you resolved an infrastructure incident quickly. Interviewers for this kind of role usually want to hear how you stay calm under pressure and how you document your work.
This is a fixed term, part time position, so it could suit someone looking for flexible work in a specialised field. If you meet the certification requirement, go for it. Your technical skills are in demand.
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