At Claranet, we are seeking a highly skilled Data Centre Engineer to join our team. This role is responsible for the lifecycle of all managed hardware hosted within our UK Data Centres, including remote assistance for colocation customers and supporting facility operations to ensure maximum uptime.
The successful candidate will be a key contributor in creating stable and reliable platforms and ensuring that technologies and services are running optimally and maximising synergy and efficiency across the technology landscape. They will collaborate with various teams to facilitate the installation and support of customer and Claranet equipment to the highest possible standards.
We estimate the salary for this position to be around £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience. This figure takes into account the required skills and qualifications, as well as the location and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* To manage and maintain Data Centre security by allowing only authorised personnel access to the facilities
* To install and decommission managed equipment within Data Centres and external customer sites
* To perform routine maintenance on server and network equipment to maintain maximum uptime of customer environments
* To review and maintain site security and access control at all times, working closely with the security team to maintain our existing quality and security certifications which include ISO9001 and ISO27001
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* At least 1-year prior experience working for an Internet/Data Centre service provider, managed services provider or large corporation supporting server hardware
* Experience installing and troubleshooting server hardware, components and firmware
* Basic Cisco switching and routing experience
* Basic Linux and Windows experience
* VMware hypervisor and basic VM management experience
* Certified Data Centre Technician (CDCT) or equivalent Data Centre qualification
Benefits:
* A competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* The chance to work with a leading provider of integrated managed services