Company: RwandAir Limited
Department: Information Technology (IT)
Reports To: Manager, Technology Services
Location: Kigali International Airport (KIA), Kigali – Rwanda
Application Deadline: January 12, 2026
About RwandAir Limited
RwandAir Limited is the national flag carrier airline of Rwanda, operating both domestic and international flights across East, Central, West, and Southern Africa, as well as to Europe and the Middle East. Headquartered at Kigali International Airport, RwandAir is committed to delivering safe, reliable, and world-class air transport services, while strategically connecting Rwanda to the global aviation network and ensuring sustainable business growth.
As part of its continued expansion and digital transformation strategy, RwandAir is seeking a qualified, experienced, and highly motivated Data Center Engineer to join its Information Technology team.
Job Purpose
The Data Center Engineer will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing RwandAir’s IT infrastructure and data center environments. This role covers a wide range of infrastructure components, including network connectivity (LAN/WAN), servers, storage systems, telephony, security appliances, firewalls, Exchange Server administration, HVAC systems, and data center power infrastructure.
The role combines both planning and operational responsibilities, ensuring high availability, reliability, security, and efficiency of RwandAir’s data center operations while minimizing downtime and operational costs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Data Center Engineer will be expected to:
Maintain and manage data center power infrastructure, from main electrical switches to rack-level PDUs, including UPS systems, switchgear, and related equipment.
Manage and support servers, storage systems, networking equipment, and call center infrastructure.
Determine optimal placement of new compute and storage equipment using industry best practices for power distribution, cooling efficiency, and space utilization.
Ensure physical and cyber security of the data center through access controls, audits, and change management processes.
Monitor and maintain data center HVAC systems to ensure optimal operating conditions.
Develop and implement best practices to reduce unplanned downtime, improve system reliability, enhance safety, and increase energy efficiency.
Ensure compliance with global data center standards and guidelines.
Respond promptly to scheduled and unscheduled outages and participate in incident resolution.
Collect, analyze, and maintain historical data on compute systems and infrastructure performance.
Prepare and submit technical reports and statistical analyses to the Director of IT as required.
Provide positive, professional, and responsive user support through the IT support desk.
Coordinate with external service providers to obtain expert guidance and specialized technical support when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
Experience
At least 2 years of experience managing power and cooling infrastructure in a large data center
ORAt least 3 years of operational experience working with a data center power and cooling infrastructure team.
Proven hands-on experience in data center infrastructure management.
Demonstrated knowledge of power distribution, conditioning, cooling technologies, associated costs, and trade-offs.
Experience responding to both planned and unplanned system outages.
Certifications
Possession of one or more of the following certifications is required:
CCNA / CCNP
MCSE / MCSA
ITIL
VMware certifications
Additional Desired Competencies & Skills
Familiarity with commodity compute and storage systems.
Experience with server virtualization technologies.
Experience working with airline or aviation systems is an added advantage.
Strong knowledge of computer networks, server and storage administration, maintenance, and repair.
Experience in data center power and cooling design.
Hands-on experience managing:
Windows Active Directory
Linux/Unix systems
Microsoft Exchange Server
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
Ability to work under pressure and support mission-critical systems.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents in PDF format only:
Application letter addressed to the Chief HR & Administration Officer
Recent Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Copies of notarized Degree/Diploma certificates
Relevant professional certifications
Copies of academic transcripts
Copy of Passport or National ID
Contact details of three referees
📌 Application Deadline: January 12, 2026
📍 Apply online via:
https://erecruitment.rwandair.com/
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
