We are seeking a dynamic Data Center Technician to join our team in Farnborough, United Kingdom! If you thrive in fast-paced, cutting-edge environments and are passionate about working with the latest hardware and networking technologies, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
As a Data Center Technician, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing our data center infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations for our clients. Collaborate with experienced technical professionals, facilitating and executing technical work streams collaboratively. Work closely with Product Owners, team members, partners, and other stakeholders to coordinate work and achieve business commitments.
This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and a focus on user experience, security, simplification, and automation. If you're ready to take on this challenge and contribute to our success, we'd love to hear from you.
Your role and responsibilities
1. The position is for Data Centre Cloud/Hybrid infrastructure services.
2. The applicant must possess a valid work permit.
3. A valid UK Driving licence is required for travel.
4. This position is based in Farnborough, with potential travel to other UK sites including Slough, Hemel Hempstead, and Chessington.
5. The role requires working 12.5-hour shifts, with a pattern of 4 shifts on followed by 3 shifts off, and alternately, 3 shifts on followed by 4 shifts off, involving rotation in 24/7 Data Centre operation.
Required technical and professional expertise
1. Proficiency in working with rack, cable, and Cisco or Juniper or both networking equipment.
2. Fundamental understanding of PC/Server hardware concepts and components, e.g., RAM/Motherboard installation.
3. Basic knowledge of various internet-related services.
4. Capacity to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
5. General comprehension of computer networking concepts.
6. Customer-focused attitude with previous customer service experience being advantageous.
7. Experience in network and power wiring cabling is considered a plus.
ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT
IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world’s most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.
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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS
For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
Job Title: Data Center Technician at IBM (Farnborough, UK)
Job ID: 23401
City / Township / Village: FARNBOROUGH
State / Province: Hampshire
Country: United Kingdom
Work arrangement: Onsite
Area of work: Infrastructure & Technology
Employment type: Regular
Position type: Professional
Some travel may be required based on business demand
Company: (8660) IBM United Kingdom Limited
Shift: Rotation
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