Data Center Technician
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Location: Onsite in Client's Data Centre.
Working Hours: 0800 to 1600 Monday to Friday.
Availability: Ability to work on-call for 24/7 reliability.
Security Clearance: UK nationals only for SC clearance.
Primary Objective
Ensures the 24/7 reliability, security, and performance of physical and virtual infrastructure. Manage hardware installation, monitor electrical/cooling systems, perform troubleshooting, and coordinate maintenance, acting as first responders to incidents.
Key Responsibilities
- Infrastructure Management: Install, configure, and maintain servers, networking devices, and storage equipment.
- System Monitoring: Monitor environmental controls (HVAC, temperature, humidity) and power systems (generators, UPS) to ensure optimal operating conditions.
- Incident Response & Troubleshooting: Act as first responder to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware and network issues.
- Maintenance & Security: Perform routine and preventive maintenance on infrastructure, and adhere to physical security protocols.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation, including inventory records, change management logs, and incident reports.
- 24/7 Reliability: Ensure continuous uptime and performance of physical and virtual infrastructure.
- Electrical/Cooling Systems: Monitor and manage electrical systems (generators, UPS) and cooling systems (HVAC).
Required Skills And Qualifications
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in data center operations or related IT infrastructure roles.
- Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of servers, structured cabling, data center environmental systems (power/cooling), and network infrastructure.
- Certifications (Optional): CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Network+, or CCNA.
- Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, ability to work on-call, and excellent team collaboration.
- Work Location: Must work onsite in Client's Data Centre - West London area.
- Working Hours: 0800 to 1600 Monday to Friday (with on-call availability for 24/7 support).
- Security Clearance: UK nationals only for SC clearance (British passport, no dual nationality, 5 years continuous UK residency).