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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mainframe Data Center Engineer - **Company:** Visa - **Location:** Basingstoke, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Issue Tracking Systems, Information Management, Uptime, Mainframes, Storage Technologies, Hardware Infrastructure, Cisco, Servicenow - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=47d5830aac82e554 ## About the Role * 5+ Years of Data Center hardware experience * 5+ Years experience in the Mainframe hardware environment. * 5+ Years experience with the Storage hardware environment. * Working knowledge of IBM, Cisco, Brocade, SecureAgent, Hitachi and other Mainframe/Storage-related hardware. * Competent in Data Center Operations and procedures. * Experience with installing and managing fiber cabling, copper cabling, racks, cabinets, and other data center infrastructure. * Familiar with both ServiceNow Ticket Management system and Nlyte DCIM tool would be an advantage. * Ability to manage vendors appropriately. * Ability to work on-call rotation and support onsite activities during off-hours periods. * Relevant certified data center certification such as CNET and Uptime. * Must have a successful track record of working in a 24x7 critical data center environment with experience of hardware network and cabling systems. * Candidate must be driven, self-motivated, and can hit the ground running. * Ability to structure, manage, and coordinate cross-organization projects and processes with multiple stakeholders. ## Description The Data Centre Mainframe Engineer role sits within the Data Centre Engineering and Operations team and is based in Basingstoke, with limited travel to other Visa locations as required. This position is responsible for supporting the mainframe and storage hardware environments within the Visa Basingstoke Data Centre, as well as future UK locations. The role operates as part of a global team and includes ownership of day-to-day operational activities across these environments. Key responsibilities include the planning, installation, relocation, and decommissioning of modern, high-end mainframe and storage equipment within the data halls. The role also encompasses the installation, maintenance, and support of structured cabling systems, along with the diagnosis and resolution of hardware and cabling issues. In addition, the engineer will contribute to and support internal projects, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery while maintaining operational stability and adherence to data center standards. Responsibilities: * Installing cabling and infrastructure. * Managing installation of mainframes and associated hardware. * Maintaining microcode levels to VISA's preferred levels by liaising with vendor. * Managing vendors while onsite performing install and break-fix activities. * Diagnosing problems to ensure correct vendor hardware engineering group is involved. * Working with Engineering and Facilities teams to ensure that all planned Changes are prepared and executed successfully. * Performing 24 hour on-call support. * Manage and track incident and change management tickets in line with internal guidelines. * Troubleshoot and resolve incidents on Mainframe and Storage hardware environments, in adherence to data center processes regarding incident tracking, response, and documentation. * Work with planning team members to coordinate installation of hardware and cabling systems. * Provide updates of the physical layout of equipment and cabling infrastructure utilizing data center information management tools (DCIM). * Work with engineering and vendors to assess new technology and their impact to the data center infrastructure from a space, power, cooling and structured cabling perspective. * Establish key relationships with other data center teams and internal support teams. * Serve as escalation point to facilities, network, open systems, systems engineering and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd level support groups. * Participate and perform governance related policies, procedures, key controls, etc. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize data center operational efficiency. ## Related Videos - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) - [Cloud as the new mainframe: why the cloud hype does not reflect the dev reality](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/797-cloud-as-the-new-mainframe-why-the-cloud-hype-does-not-reflect-the-dev-reality) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [DevOps at Netflix](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/270-devops-at-netflix) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Leading with Reliability: Applying SRE Principles to Build Stronger Engineering Organizations](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100185-leading-with-reliability-applying-sre-principles-to-build-stronger-engineering-organizations) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023)