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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