Role: Data center Engineer
We re recruiting for Engineers to work within a team carrying out cabling infrastructure and network hardware support at client sites. The work will include all types of patching, break-fix, circuit provision and recovery, disconnect/reconnect of desktop and networking equipment, rack and stack of Data Centre Hardware (eg Server, Network and Storage) and provision of connectivity to DC Hardware. Be available for out of hours working, being part of an on-call rota to include weekends and evenings as business demands.
Audit and document existing cabling installations.
Audit and document desktop configuration, including patching and power, for existing and proposed user locations.
Utilise Cable Management Software as required for patching planning.
Carry Out Data Wiping activities by use of Software tools.
Carry out all types of patching / jumpering including all types of voice & data, copper & fibre.
Carry out testing and fault finding on Copper and Fibre Cabling Infrastructure (including ISDN Line Tests) using a variety of modern testers to include continuity testers, tone generators and modern cabling standards testers.
Carry out all types of Copper Voice and Data terminations as required by the Onnec portfolio of cabling systems.
Carry out surveys and update drawings and schedules.
Install and test analogue, digital and VOIP telephone handsets and provide headset support as required.
Build, Rack and Stack Network and Server hardware in Data Centre Halls and provide connectivity.
Perform Network Hardware break-fix activities e.g. replacing power supplies, modules, fans etc.
Experience of working in Voice and Data Cabling environment
Thorough understanding of modern computer network infrastructure
Thorough understanding and practical experience of fibre and copper voice and data cabling including terminating, test equipment, test parameters and test techniques
Knowledge of Rack and Stack of Server Hardware and Rack and Stack Systems
Good knowledge of Service Now (and other Process and Asset Management Tools)
Good knowledge of Server Patching
Able to use all types of Modern Hand Held Cable Standards Testers