Senior Data Center Operations Engineer

About the role

Tencent's Technology Engineering Group (TEG) supports the company and its business groups on technology and operational platforms, including the construction and operation of research and data centers. As operator of the largest networking, device and data center in Asia, TEG leads the Tencent Technology Committee in infrastructure R&D. This role contributes to Tencent's overseas data center strategy and oversees the management of overseas data centers.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to Tencent's overseas data center strategy and oversee local management, including site selection, construction and operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, cost-effectiveness and security.
• Manage IT operations for overseas data centers, including maintenance, relocation, decommissioning, warehousing, asset management, operational safety and service management, and build and maintain the related processes and documentation; support IDC-related compliance certifications.
• Manage relationships with overseas data center and network operators and build strong partnerships for secure and reliable operations.
• Oversee and evaluate on-site operations outsourcing partners and teams.
• Drive the development of the overseas IDC ecosystem.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or above, with 5+ years of experience in data center infrastructure or networking.
• Familiarity with IDC infrastructure architecture and mainstream systems and equipment, and knowledge of overseas operator internal operation mechanisms.
• Strong communication, project management and coordination skills, with hands-on experience in overseas IDC project management.
• Able to travel overseas as required for project construction or operational needs, with strong stress resilience and self-adjustment.

Required skills

• CDCP certification and familiarity with overseas IDC or network ecosystem resources (a plus).
• ITIL certification preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.