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An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a Senior Data Centre Engineer to support one of our client's data centres based in Southall, Middlesex.
We are looking for an experienced IT professional with strong know-how in Data Centre IT Operation, IT installation and planning, fibre-copper and structured cabling.
This is a permanent full-time position working Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 and also working as part of the shared on call rota to provide the required 24/7 on-site support.
As a Senior Data Centre Engineer you will:
- Plan, coordinate and implement HW installation and network cabling requests in collaboration with platform and network teams
- Mange DC white space and report on power-, rack space- and port utilisation
- Manage the asset register for all equipment installed in the Data Hall
- Proactively advise requirements for additional network or storage capability and liaise with the associated Support Teams
- Install and configure hardware in the Data Hall
- Lead troubleshooting activities onsite and collaborate with the remote Support Teams to resolve the issue
- Provide local Smart Hands assistance to Support/Platform Teams
- Escort and supervise maintenance services provided by third party vendors
- Keep documentation and reporting up to date
- Managing deliveries to LDC
- Schedule 3rd party break-fix activities and manage DC Access Requests
What we're looking for:
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proactive individual with strong organisational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel
- Ability to work precisely and quality oriented
- Ability and willingness to coach and motivate team members
- Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting workloads in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility and willingness to cope with unexpected problems and situations
- Capacity to manage customer expectations and interactions effectively
- Good understanding of server HW (console, devices…)
- Strong understanding of Networking concepts, topologies, protocols, cabling requirements
- Strong problem solving, decision-making skills
- A solid understanding of data centre environments, infrastructure and SOP’s
Desirable skills:
- Professional certification in a relative field
- Proven work history in an IT environment
- Experience of IT operations in a data centre or similar environment
This is an excellent opportunity to join us and as an employee you will gain access to a large library of training courses and accreditations to help further your skills and development.
As an FDS Employee you will benefit from:
- benefits including, private medial and health insurance, basic cover paid by employer
- Free eye test vouchers
- Company funded pension scheme
- Income protection after 6 months’ service should you be off work due to serious illness
- 23 days holiday rising by 1 day per year to max 25
- Ability to purchase / sell additional holiday
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme, free confidential advise covering a range of areas including mental health and financial support
Apply now for consideration!
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