Senior Data Centre Engineer

HAMILTON ROWE RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD
Redhill, UK
4 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
£60,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Data Centers Networking Hardware Operational Data Store Servicenow

Job description

  • Provide support for both pre-scheduled and reactive operational workflows at the Data Centre or, as pre-arranged, at other locations.
  • Plan and optimise the efficient use of Data Centre space and cabinet utilisation in accordance with Hosting Data Centre standards.
  • Prepare quotations in alignment with defined standards and Operational Level Agreements (OLAs).
  • Mount servers, storage, and network equipment in cabinets, adhering to current Data Centre standards.
  • Install Data Centre cabling for managed solutions and internal networks, following design documentation and using current copper, fibre, and patch panelling standards.
  • Deliver pre- and post-sales support to relevant support specialists, Account Managers, and Service Managers.
  • Manage Remedy/ServiceNow tickets, ensuring actions are completed within agreed internal OLAs or customer Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Support governance activities by addressing non-compliance issues and managing them through to resolution.
  • Investigate incidents and faults, identify root causes, and implement appropriate remedies.
  • Prepare accurate and timely reports as required.
  • Ensure corrective and repair work complies with current regulations.

Technologies:

  • Hardware
  • Support
  • Network
  • ServiceNow

Requirements

  • Experience working in an operational Data Centre environment, including rack elevation design and handling server, storage, and network hardware.
  • Skilled in the installation of network cross-connects and cabinet patching using copper and fibre cabling.
  • Proficient in troubleshooting and resolving faults in live customer hosting solutions.
  • Strong understanding of the mechanical and electrical configurations within a Data Centre.

Benefits & conditions

We are recruiting for a Senior Data Centre Engineer to join us in Heathrow on a shift basis covering continental days and nights. This is a hands-on operational role focused on cross connects, localised patching, racking, and decommissioning. We offer a salary of up to £60,000, 23 days annual leave, a company pension, internal progression, and additional training.

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