Data Centre Engineer

Summer-Browning Associates are currently supporting our Central Government client, who are seeing a Data Centre Engineer on an initial 12 month contract, located in Bracknell.

*5 DAYS ON SITE REQUIRED & A flexible approach to working hours, on call and overtime when required*

Essential:

• Previous experience working maintaining infrastructure and compute equipment in data centres.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure Technologies & Networking Concepts. An understanding of data centre best practices and industry standards.
• The use of fault diagnosis techniques with and without test equipment.
• An understanding of the health and safety requirements applicable to a data centre environment.
• Ability to work well within a team and also operate independently when required.
• Experience with different types of hardware appliance types, equipment installations, power technologies, line replaceable item swaps, upgrades, patching mediums (fibre/copper) etc.
• Troubleshooting, ability to diagnose potential issues and offer solutions as well as offering advice to product teams about physical constraints and limitations.
• Maintaining thorough documentation and creation of the required procedures and standards.
• Experience working with vendors to ensure compliance and compatibility.
• A Full UK driving license with a vehicle. (Must be able to commute or stay overnight).

Desirable:

• You will have relevant Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security or Systems Engineering qualification; or equivalent related qualifications or experience
• Experience of working with Agile methodologies

NB: The ideal candidate will hold current active security clearance - SC/DV

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