Position: Data Centre IT Lab Engineer (Contract). Start Date: ASAP. Duration: 6-month contract (extendable). Location: South Yorkshire, onsite 3-4 days a week. Rate: £350-380 per day (Inside IR35).
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.
Responsibilities
* 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
* Firewall technologies
* Juniper networking
* Enterprise switches
* Block storage and enterprise storage technologies
* Compute virtualisation
* Documentation and inventory management
* Capacity planning and monitoring
* Assist in monitoring power, cooling, and space utilization
* Collaborate with IT Infrastructure team to plan for future capacity requirements, including new deployments and upgrades
* Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements; implement best practices including cable management, equipment labeling, and environmental monitoring
* 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
* 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 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.
Working Conditions
* 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.
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