Job Summary
We are seeking an entry level Data Center Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful applicant will work within our operational team based at Cody Technology Park in Farnborough. This position is ideal for someone recently qualified and looking for their first role in a Data Centre, or for someone with a technical background but little DC experience.
Responsibilities
* Monitoring our data centre and responding to alerts and incidents in a timely manner.
* Monitoring and proactively managing requests for change and incident/issue tickets within the engineering service desk call queue, along with telephone and email requests.
* Installing server racking, equipment and structured cabling, as required, to support client deployment and ongoing operations.
* Implementing solutions for new clients and providing a high quality, responsive, technical remote hands service to live clients in response to inbound requests (and in line with contractual SLAs).
* Installing cables and understanding client-defined patching plans.
* Collecting deliveries, unloading pallets, transporting items for clients, maintaining client delivery inventory lists, and performing general data centre logistics tasks.
* Facilitating and supervising site access for 3rd party providers.
* Taking part in on-call rota after training (1 in 3) - on call payment provided
Experience
* Experienced in working on a data centre environment would be a bonus and a good understanding of the systems and infrastructure found within it.
* An understanding of data centre cabling and knowledge of hardware concepts and physical component installations.
* A good understanding of server technologies and applications.
* A good understanding of networking, switching and routing.
* Knowledge of electrical power and IT cabling systems/standards.
Company Benefits
* Company bonus after probation
* Life assurance after probation
* Variable pay bonus scheme after probation
* Optional AXA private medical insurance after probation
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Farnborough GU14 0LX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Willing to apply for DBS certificate
Language:
* English (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person