Cabling Engineer – Data Center, Finance Industry (Singapore)

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Data Center Cabling Engineer to join our team in Singapore, within the finance industry. This role is crucial for maintaining and evolving our data center infrastructure and ensuring high standards of connectivity and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate cabling design for existing and new data centers, ensuring alignment with global Enterprise Data Center (EDC) Infrastructure Cabling Engineering standards and design guidelines.
• Prepare and coordinate cabling-related tender documentation and specifications, including design deliverables, scope definitions, and evaluation support during vendor selection.
• Coordinate with internal technology teams, such as networking, server, and security teams, to consolidate cabling requirements.
• Provide project management and oversight for cabling activities, including budget tracking, vendor coordination, review of design and shop drawings, logistics, scheduling, and commissioning and handover.
• Support project close-out activities, including consolidating cabling operation manuals and as-built documentation.
• Plan and coordinate new or changed cabling requirements within existing data center environments.
• Maintain accurate cabling documentation and records, including patching and patch panel records.
• Coordinate with data center operations teams on move, add, and change activities, including vendor coordination and oversight of consumables sourcing.
• Provide support outside normal business hours when necessary to oversee vendor-performed installations, testing, or handover activities.

Technical Capabilities

• Proficiency in structured data center copper and fiber cabling solutions, including Cat6A copper and OS2 and OM4+ fiber products, and experience with high-density fiber cassette solutions.
• Knowledge of data center racks, cabinets, and patching systems common in enterprise environments.
• Understanding of industry-standard cabling testing methodologies and applicable ISO/TIA testing standards.
• Familiarity with common data center cabling interfaces and architectures, such as LC and MPO/MTP for single-mode or multimode fiber solutions.
• Ability to coordinate with enterprise networking platforms.
• Experience with Fluke Network Instruments, such as the DSX-5000 or DSX-8000 Cable Analyzer.
• Ability to produce and review technical design documentation using Visio or CAD.
• Experience working in live data center environments while adhering to operational and safety constraints.

Desired Capabilities

• Familiarity with internationally recognized data center cabling standards, such as RCDD.
• Experience delivering cabling engineering services in mission-critical or regulated environments.
• Ability to manage structured project management, documentation, and reporting processes.
• Familiarity with Cisco and Arista equipment.