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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Center Engineer_Bristol based (Lead I - Cloud Infrastructure Services) - **Company:** UST Global - **Location:** Bristol, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Data Centers, Networking Basics, Routing, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** June 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d6787aa258f4adde ## About the Role Do you have experience in Virtualization?, * Extensive years of hands-on data center engineering experience * Deep expertise across: + Rack design, capacity planning, and physical infrastructure + Power systems (UPS, PDUs, redundancy, load balancing) + Cooling systems (CRAC/CRAH, airflow optimization, containment) + Structured cabling (fiber, copper, labeling standards) + Network fundamentals (switching, routing, VLANs) + Compute, storage, and virtualization platforms (e.g., Dell, HPE, Cisco, VMware) * Strong analytical capability in dependency mapping and gap analysis * Proven experience delivering complex, time-sensitive infrastructure programmes * Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills * Flexibility to work in hands-on data center environments, including physical setup when required Travel requirements: * Willingness to travel to Israel to assess current environments, produce detailed findings, and define migration strategies, cloud infrastructure,cable management,asset management system,optic cabling ## Description Are you a hands-on data center expert who thrives on solving complex infrastructure challenges? We're looking for a Senior Data Center Engineer to lead large-scale, enterprise-grade data center initiatives, driving projects from initial assessment through to full operational readiness. Based in Bristol, this is a high-impact role where you'll be at the forefront of data center transformation, shaping resilient, scalable environments while partnering directly with clients and senior stakeholders. What you'll be doing: * Own end-to-end data center transformation programmes: + Lead comprehensive assessments of existing data center environments, covering infrastructure, power, cooling, network, and hardware + Identify risks, constraints, and dependencies to inform modernization and migration strategies + Translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights and recommendations * Design and deliver next-generation data center environments: + Architect target-state solutions including rack layouts, power distribution, cooling strategies, and structured cabling + Drive capacity planning, redundancy, and scalability aligned with enterprise standards + Produce detailed, high-quality infrastructure design documentation * Drive migration readiness and execution planning: + Map dependencies and design migration sequencing, risk mitigation, and validation frameworks + Develop readiness assessments, checklists, and acceptance criteria + Collaborate across teams to ensure all infrastructure components are fully prepared for transition * Engage, influence, and lead: + Facilitate client workshops, technical discovery sessions, and design reviews + Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders + Act as a trusted advisor, confidently driving decisions in client-facing environments * Ensure governance and delivery excellence: + Produce robust documentation including assessment reports, design packs, and executive summaries + Maintain traceability across risks, assumptions, and design decisions + Align delivery with compliance, security, and data center governance standards ## Related Videos - [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) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [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) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)