Data Center Engineer – Power, Cooling & Infrastructure at Equity Bank Rwanda Ltd
About the job
Key Responsibilities
- 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:
- Fiber optic cabling
- Copper cabling (Cat6/Cat6A)
- 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.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s Degree In One Of The Following Fields
- 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
Organization
Equity Bank Rwanda Ltd
Employment Type
Regular
Job Level
Non-Management
Job Shift
Day Job
Job Posting
Apr 17, 2026,
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