# Datacenter Engineer (Saudi National)- Riyadh, KSA

> DeepSource Technologies · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Hybrid) · Contract · Posted 2026-08-26

**Workplace:** hybrid

## Description

Runbook SME is responsible for collecting, creating, testing, and governing complex task activities such as DR activities (activation, dry test, Drill, etc...), application migration activities, DC modernization, etc…, into a single document (runbook) that contains all the environment details, and contacts’ information, alongside the required activities to achieve such a complex task.

This role is achieved through four stages:

1.  Data collection and interviews
2.  Runbook creation
3.  Runbook testing
4.  Governance

## Requirements

-   Understanding of Cloud technologies and migration methodologies
-   Good knowledge of known virtualization platforms preferably vSphere, HyperV, and other platforms will be also considered.
-   Good knowledge of known containerization platforms preferably OCP and other platforms will be also considered.
-   Good Knowledge of enterprise IT architecture, for example, Storage and/or backup configuration and replication options, Different OS deployment and management techniques, and Network components and their configuration.
-   Strong communication and collaboration skills
-   Logical and design thinking
-   Problem Solving skills
-   Data modeling and Data visualization
-   IT service management knowledge
-   Should have experience in Data Center Migration Discovery Phase, Data Center Migration Planning Phase, Data Center Migration Execution
-   Experience with automated discovery tools e.g. Device 42, vRNI, etc**.**
-   Excellent skills in using advanced features of Microsoft Excel (Data Modeling and Analysis)
-   Experience in conducting workshops, and preparing migration strategies, migration plans, runbooks, and status reports.
-   Good understanding of Cloud/infrastructure components and migration methodology. Good documentation skills.
-   Strong stakeholder management skills – and negotiation skills.

**Certification and Education** 

-   Bachelor’s degree in computer science/information systems or equivalent.

**Preferred Data Engineering certificate(s)**

-   CCNA, network essentials, CompTIA Network+ or equivalent
-   ITIL V3 and/or V4 Foundation
-   Certified by one of the major cloud providers.

**Desirable skills and experience**

-   Experience in delivering engagements under PRINCE2, PMP, or TOGAF frameworks.
-   Understanding of ITSM framework(s).
-   Experience in presenting at a user group, trade show, or similar is highly desirable.

## Apply

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