Job Title: Data Centre Engineer
A skilled and dedicated Data Centre Engineer is sought to join a leading organisation in Hertfordshire.
This role plays a vital part of a small team providing critical Data Centre services to a prestigious international financial organisation.
Responsibilities:
* Work on a 24x7x365 shift pattern, including day and night rotations, managing change control processes and resolving incidents.
* Effectively manage assets, supervise and escort third-party vendors, and plan IT hardware installations according to strict Data Centre standards.
* Manage the decommissioning of network hardware and structured cabling, update relevant documentation and inventories.
* Complete service requests within agreed SLAs, ensuring compliance with health & safety procedures and quality standards.
* Follow approved processes and security protocols for Data Centre operations.
Key Tasks:
* Maintain Data Centre toolsets for support and management, overseeing Data Centre governance and collaborating with facilities providers to enhance energy efficiency.
* Ensure the successful day-to-day running of the Data Centre, including installations, changes, and maintenance, working on Data Centre-related service improvement and infrastructure projects.
* Perform basic server configuration tasks (e.g., IDRAC, ILO), conduct fault finding, escalation, racking, stacking, moves, changes, decommissioning, and patching.
* Manage complex inter-rack and inter-room cable infrastructures to ensure IT stability.
Requirements:
* Proven experience working in high-risk environments and Data Centres, knowledge of DCIM tools and standards desirable.
* Familiarity with ServiceNow, Remedy, or similar ticketing systems desirable.
* Excellent attention to detail and proactive mindset, strong knowledge of infrastructure technologies and networking concepts.
* Proficiency in MS Office and helpdesk/service delivery applications, reliability, teamwork, and ability to work under pressure.
* Initiative and independence in completing tasks, flexibility with shift patterns, clear communication skills, both written and verbal, across all levels.
* Strong organisational, interpersonal, and administrative abilities, previous experience in a similar role essential.
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