Contract: Bare Metal Platform Engineer & Orchestration Lead Start Date: ASAP Duration: 6 months + Location: Yorkshire Rate: Negotiable (Deemed inside IR35 via Umbrella solution) Reference: 20233 Role Summary: Major IT Consultancy is seeking a Bare Metal Platform Engineer to be responsible for the technical engineering, industrialisation, and operational life cycle of a clients global x86 estate. Unlike a traditional asset lead, this role focuses on abstracting hardware complexity through automation. You will be responsible for engineering the "connective tissue" between vendor-specific management tools (iDRAC, iLO, XCC) and the clients core orchestration engines. The goal is to deliver "Bare Metal as a Service" (BMaaS) by ensuring that Dell, HPE, and Lenovo hardware can be provisioned, managed, and observed as a unified, code-driven resource. Key Responsibilities: Unified Orchestration Engineering: Design and implement automation workflows that abstract vendor-specific tools (Lenovo XClarity, Dell OpenManage, HPE OneView) into a standardized management layer. Northbound Integration: Lead the integration of hardware management platforms with the Bank's Ansible and Terraform playbooks to enable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) provisioning. Observability & Telemetry: Engineer the export of hardware health and performance metrics into OpenTelemetry (OTEL) and Prometheus to ensure unified monitoring across the heterogeneous fleet. ITSM & DDI Automation: Automate the end-to-end life cycle from IP allocation (DDI/IPAM) to ServiceNow ticket generation for automated hardware break-fix and warranty tracking. Firmware & Security Compliance: Define and programmatically enforce "Golden Baselines" for BIOS, RAID, and NIC settings, ensuring all assets meet the Bank's security control frameworks before being promoted to production. Audit & Evidence Engineering: Maintain immutable, automated audit trails for every hardware configuration change, replacing manual asset records with Real Time "state of the world" reporting. Key Skills & Experience: Multi-Vendor Hardware Deep-Dive: Expert-level knowledge of Dell PowerEdge (iDRAC), HPE ProLiant (iLO), and Lenovo ThinkSystem (XCC) hardware architectures. Protocol Mastery: Proficiency in hardware-level communication protocols, specifically Redfish API , IPMI, and SNMP for out-of-band management. Infrastructure as Code: Significant experience with Ansible (Roles/Collections) or Terraform for automating physical infrastructure deployments. DDI & Network Services: Working knowledge of DHCP, DNS, and IPAM (DDI) services and how they interact with PXE/iPXE boot sequences. Scripting & Development: Strong Python or Bash skills for building custom integration wrappers and data transformation tools. Operational Governance: Experience working in highly regulated or audit-driven environments, with a focus on automated evidence collection. Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
02/03/2026
Contractor
Contract: Bare Metal Platform Engineer & Orchestration Lead Start Date: ASAP Duration: 6 months + Location: Yorkshire Rate: Negotiable (Deemed inside IR35 via Umbrella solution) Reference: 20233 Role Summary: Major IT Consultancy is seeking a Bare Metal Platform Engineer to be responsible for the technical engineering, industrialisation, and operational life cycle of a clients global x86 estate. Unlike a traditional asset lead, this role focuses on abstracting hardware complexity through automation. You will be responsible for engineering the "connective tissue" between vendor-specific management tools (iDRAC, iLO, XCC) and the clients core orchestration engines. The goal is to deliver "Bare Metal as a Service" (BMaaS) by ensuring that Dell, HPE, and Lenovo hardware can be provisioned, managed, and observed as a unified, code-driven resource. Key Responsibilities: Unified Orchestration Engineering: Design and implement automation workflows that abstract vendor-specific tools (Lenovo XClarity, Dell OpenManage, HPE OneView) into a standardized management layer. Northbound Integration: Lead the integration of hardware management platforms with the Bank's Ansible and Terraform playbooks to enable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) provisioning. Observability & Telemetry: Engineer the export of hardware health and performance metrics into OpenTelemetry (OTEL) and Prometheus to ensure unified monitoring across the heterogeneous fleet. ITSM & DDI Automation: Automate the end-to-end life cycle from IP allocation (DDI/IPAM) to ServiceNow ticket generation for automated hardware break-fix and warranty tracking. Firmware & Security Compliance: Define and programmatically enforce "Golden Baselines" for BIOS, RAID, and NIC settings, ensuring all assets meet the Bank's security control frameworks before being promoted to production. Audit & Evidence Engineering: Maintain immutable, automated audit trails for every hardware configuration change, replacing manual asset records with Real Time "state of the world" reporting. Key Skills & Experience: Multi-Vendor Hardware Deep-Dive: Expert-level knowledge of Dell PowerEdge (iDRAC), HPE ProLiant (iLO), and Lenovo ThinkSystem (XCC) hardware architectures. Protocol Mastery: Proficiency in hardware-level communication protocols, specifically Redfish API , IPMI, and SNMP for out-of-band management. Infrastructure as Code: Significant experience with Ansible (Roles/Collections) or Terraform for automating physical infrastructure deployments. DDI & Network Services: Working knowledge of DHCP, DNS, and IPAM (DDI) services and how they interact with PXE/iPXE boot sequences. Scripting & Development: Strong Python or Bash skills for building custom integration wrappers and data transformation tools. Operational Governance: Experience working in highly regulated or audit-driven environments, with a focus on automated evidence collection. Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Position: Data Centre Lab Engineer (Contract) Start Date: Immediate Duration: 9-Month Contract (extendable) Location: South Yorkshire, onsite 4 days a week Rate: £350-380 per day (Inside IR35) Reference: 20232 We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data Center Lab Engineer to join a Global technology company within their IT Infrastructure team. This person will need to support on-prem test labs including: Managing IP addresses Networks/SANs Ensure Cabling is in place Systems have power Cable tracing/auditing Documentation - Jira Installation/demises/kit-nives Documentation and Inventory Management: Audit, update and maintain accurate records of all data center assets, including equipment location, status, and configuration details. Ensure that all changes to the lab environment, including equipment additions, removals, and relocations, are accurately reflected in documentation such as asset management systems. Assist in maintaining and improving documentation standards and processes. Capacity Planning and Monitoring: Assist in the monitoring of power, cooling, and space utilization to ensure optimal lab performance and to anticipate future needs. Collaborate with the IT Infrastructure team to plan for future capacity requirements, including new deployments and upgrades. Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure that all work adheres to company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Implement and follow best practices including cable management, equipment labeling, and environmental monitoring. Collaboration and Support: Work closely with network, server, and storage teams to support their needs within the data center, including provisioning of space and power. Provide hands-on support for equipment installations, demises, moves, and troubleshooting as needed. Assist with audits and inspections to ensure the lab remains compliant with all relevant standards and regulations. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Must Haves Minimum 5 years of experience in data center operations role, with hands-on experience in equipment decommissioning, space optimization, and infrastructure documentation. Familiarity with data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools and asset management software. Experience with physical network and server hardware, including installation, cabling, and troubleshooting. Good knowledge of on-prem IT Infrastructure including x86 hardware, Windows, Linux and Virtualization platforms, security,networking and storage technologies. Familiarity with out-of-band management platforms (iLO, iDRAC, XCC, Redfish) Understanding of Firmware life cycle management Experience creating run book documentation. Skills and Competencies: Strong organizational skills with a meticulous attention to detail. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Proficient in reading and updating technical documentation, including floor plans and network diagrams. Knowledge of data center best practices, including power and cooling management, cable management, and environmental monitoring. Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Good understanding of lab testing best practices Automation tools experience Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Data+ Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP), or similar are a plus. Working Conditions: Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and move heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs) as needed. Some walking and standing in a data center/lab environment. Work Environment: Remote, office and data center/lab environment Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
27/02/2026
Contractor
Position: Data Centre Lab Engineer (Contract) Start Date: Immediate Duration: 9-Month Contract (extendable) Location: South Yorkshire, onsite 4 days a week Rate: £350-380 per day (Inside IR35) Reference: 20232 We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data Center Lab Engineer to join a Global technology company within their IT Infrastructure team. This person will need to support on-prem test labs including: Managing IP addresses Networks/SANs Ensure Cabling is in place Systems have power Cable tracing/auditing Documentation - Jira Installation/demises/kit-nives Documentation and Inventory Management: Audit, update and maintain accurate records of all data center assets, including equipment location, status, and configuration details. Ensure that all changes to the lab environment, including equipment additions, removals, and relocations, are accurately reflected in documentation such as asset management systems. Assist in maintaining and improving documentation standards and processes. Capacity Planning and Monitoring: Assist in the monitoring of power, cooling, and space utilization to ensure optimal lab performance and to anticipate future needs. Collaborate with the IT Infrastructure team to plan for future capacity requirements, including new deployments and upgrades. Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure that all work adheres to company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Implement and follow best practices including cable management, equipment labeling, and environmental monitoring. Collaboration and Support: Work closely with network, server, and storage teams to support their needs within the data center, including provisioning of space and power. Provide hands-on support for equipment installations, demises, moves, and troubleshooting as needed. Assist with audits and inspections to ensure the lab remains compliant with all relevant standards and regulations. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Must Haves Minimum 5 years of experience in data center operations role, with hands-on experience in equipment decommissioning, space optimization, and infrastructure documentation. Familiarity with data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools and asset management software. Experience with physical network and server hardware, including installation, cabling, and troubleshooting. Good knowledge of on-prem IT Infrastructure including x86 hardware, Windows, Linux and Virtualization platforms, security,networking and storage technologies. Familiarity with out-of-band management platforms (iLO, iDRAC, XCC, Redfish) Understanding of Firmware life cycle management Experience creating run book documentation. Skills and Competencies: Strong organizational skills with a meticulous attention to detail. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Proficient in reading and updating technical documentation, including floor plans and network diagrams. Knowledge of data center best practices, including power and cooling management, cable management, and environmental monitoring. Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Good understanding of lab testing best practices Automation tools experience Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Data+ Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP), or similar are a plus. Working Conditions: Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and move heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs) as needed. Some walking and standing in a data center/lab environment. Work Environment: Remote, office and data center/lab environment Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Contract: Mobile Packet Core Data Architect Start Date: ASAP Duration: 6 months (extendable) Location: Remote (onsite for first two weeks across London and Reading) Rate: £595 (deemed outside IR35) Reference: 19674 You will be needed onsite for the 1st 2 weeks, London & Reading, then occasionally after, maybe once or twice a month. No expenses paid so ideally someone local. My client are looking for a Mobile Packet Core Data Architect to work on the below: Work Package 1: RFP Support New RFP: Set up initial sessions with stakeholders to review existing requirements and update as required. Collate RFP requirements pack and author target architecture document pack for RFP. In Flight RFP support and future RFP's: Creating a Matrix of vendor platform apps & solutions and target infrastructures, with gap analysis. Collating and cross-check the critical vendor partial Compliance and Non-Compliance technical points to collate into the entry points for RFP. Double check Vendor Fully Compliant statements for any errors or omissions. Document and track, Vendor showstoppers and any technical entry points in detail. Helping RFP team pull together and collate final technical scoring from stakeholders to present a combined view. Author final tech evaluations for reviews by peer Architects. Tracking contract status & schedules Review & summarize final hardware and software dimensioning and Bill of Materials (MRF). Support Architect to formulate a combined view of each vendor's Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Work Package 2: Architect and Project Support: Technical consultation and authoring of High-Level Design documents through collaboration with key stakeholders (eg Technical Design Authorities, Architects, Strategy Team, Test, Business Analysts) to ensure alignment with technical and business requirements. Facilitate and support the Architect and Projects to ensure key deliverables are on time and any blocking issues are resolved or escalated. Review deliverables of key stakeholders providing feedback and comments, for example Business Requirement Documents, Test Strategy, High Level Designs of Peers (eg IT), Detailed Designs by Technical Design Authorities. Support workshops and discussions throughout the design life cycle to develop the solution. Attend progress/review calls as required with responsible Architect. Review 3YP Storyboard requirements with Design authorities and summarize each year for review with the responsible Architect. Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
04/09/2025
Contractor
Contract: Mobile Packet Core Data Architect Start Date: ASAP Duration: 6 months (extendable) Location: Remote (onsite for first two weeks across London and Reading) Rate: £595 (deemed outside IR35) Reference: 19674 You will be needed onsite for the 1st 2 weeks, London & Reading, then occasionally after, maybe once or twice a month. No expenses paid so ideally someone local. My client are looking for a Mobile Packet Core Data Architect to work on the below: Work Package 1: RFP Support New RFP: Set up initial sessions with stakeholders to review existing requirements and update as required. Collate RFP requirements pack and author target architecture document pack for RFP. In Flight RFP support and future RFP's: Creating a Matrix of vendor platform apps & solutions and target infrastructures, with gap analysis. Collating and cross-check the critical vendor partial Compliance and Non-Compliance technical points to collate into the entry points for RFP. Double check Vendor Fully Compliant statements for any errors or omissions. Document and track, Vendor showstoppers and any technical entry points in detail. Helping RFP team pull together and collate final technical scoring from stakeholders to present a combined view. Author final tech evaluations for reviews by peer Architects. Tracking contract status & schedules Review & summarize final hardware and software dimensioning and Bill of Materials (MRF). Support Architect to formulate a combined view of each vendor's Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Work Package 2: Architect and Project Support: Technical consultation and authoring of High-Level Design documents through collaboration with key stakeholders (eg Technical Design Authorities, Architects, Strategy Team, Test, Business Analysts) to ensure alignment with technical and business requirements. Facilitate and support the Architect and Projects to ensure key deliverables are on time and any blocking issues are resolved or escalated. Review deliverables of key stakeholders providing feedback and comments, for example Business Requirement Documents, Test Strategy, High Level Designs of Peers (eg IT), Detailed Designs by Technical Design Authorities. Support workshops and discussions throughout the design life cycle to develop the solution. Attend progress/review calls as required with responsible Architect. Review 3YP Storyboard requirements with Design authorities and summarize each year for review with the responsible Architect. Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
