Position: Data Centre IT Lab Engineer (Contract)
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Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 6 Month Contract (extendable)
Location: South Yorkshire, onsite 3-4 days a week
Rate: £350-380 per day (Inside IR35)
Reference: 20517
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data Center ICT Lab Engineer to join a Global technology company within their IT Infrastructure team. Hands on infrastructure engineering experience - VMware, storage and server technology, an engineer who can independently test and validate systems in a controlled lab environment and troubleshoot when things don't go to plan.
This person will need to support on-prem test labs including:
* Pre Production build & test
* Managing IP addresses
* Networks / SANs
* Ensure Cabling is in place
* Systems have power
* Cable tracing / auditing
* Documentation - Jira
* Installation / demises / kit-nives
* VMware experience (enterprise virtualisation environments)
* Firewall technologies
* Juniper networking
* Enterprise switches
* Block storage and enterprise storage technologies
* Compute virtualisation
Documentation and Inventory Management:
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 lifecycle 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:
o Ability to lift and move heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs) as needed.
o Some walking and standing in a data center/lab environment. xsngvjr
* Work Environment:
o Remote, office and data center/lab environment
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