Bristol, UK – Onsite
Contractor Inside IR35 or 6 month Fixed Term Employment Contract
Infrequent Travel Required to Israel (travel expenses paid)
Are you a hands‑on data center expert who thrives on solving complex infrastructure challenges? We’re looking for a Senior Data Center Engineer to lead large-scale, enterprise‑grade data center initiatives, driving projects from initial assessment through to full operational readiness.
Based in Bristol, this is a high‑impact role where you’ll be at the forefront of data center transformation, shaping resilient, scalable environments while partnering directly with clients and senior stakeholders.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Own end‑to‑end data center transformation programmes:
o Lead comprehensive assessments of existing data center environments, covering infrastructure, power, cooling, network, and hardware
o Identify risks, constraints, and dependencies to inform modernization and migration strategies
o Translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights and recommendations
* Design and deliver next‑generation data center environments:
o Architect target‑state solutions including rack layouts, power distribution, cooling strategies, and structured cabling
o Drive capacity planning, redundancy, and scalability aligned with enterprise standards
o Produce detailed, high‑quality infrastructure design documentation
* Drive migration readiness and execution planning:
o Map dependencies and design migration sequencing, risk mitigation, and validation frameworks
o Develop readiness assessments, checklists, and acceptance criteria
o Collaborate across teams to ensure all infrastructure components are fully prepared for transition
* Engage, influence, and lead:
o Facilitate client workshops, technical discovery sessions, and design reviews
o Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
o Act as a trusted advisor, confidently driving decisions in client‑facing environments
* Ensure governance and delivery excellence:
o Produce robust documentation including assessment reports, design packs, and executive summaries
o Maintain traceability across risks, assumptions, and design decisions
o Align delivery with compliance, security, and data center governance standards
What You’ll Bring
* Extensive years of hands‑on data center engineering experience
* Deep expertise across:
o Rack design, capacity planning, and physical infrastructure
o Power systems (UPS, PDUs, redundancy, load balancing)
o Cooling systems (CRAC/CRAH, airflow optimization, containment)
o Structured cabling (fiber, copper, labeling standards)
o Network fundamentals (switching, routing, VLANs)
o Compute, storage, and virtualization platforms (e.g., Dell, HPE, Cisco, VMware)
* Strong analytical capability in dependency mapping and gap analysis
* Proven experience delivering complex, time‑sensitive infrastructure programmes
* Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
* Flexibility to work in hands‑on data center environments, including physical setup when required
Travel Requirements
* Willingness to travel to Israel to assess current environments, produce detailed findings, and define migration strategies
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