Data Centre Analyst (Contract) – Wokingham
Location: Wokingham (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)
Contract Duration: 6 months
Rate: £380 – £400/day (Inside IR35)
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure safe and reliable operation of the data centre estate.
* Conduct regular IT asset audits to maintain compliance and data accuracy.
* Maintain DCIM tools (e.g., Nlyte) to monitor capacity limits.
* Manage changes and risks through formal Change Control Processes.
* Raise and resolve change or incident tickets within SLAs.
* Provide incident management support and troubleshoot issues.
* Represent the data centre in workshops, CABs, and multidisciplinary events.
* Validate technical designs for safe housing and supportability of systems.
* Deliver data centre inductions and maintain access records.
* Prepare for and complete internal and external audits.
* Required Qualifications & Experience:
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Geoinformatics, or related field.
* 10+ years in IT infrastructure/solution architecture, with at least 5 years in GIS platforms.
* Experience with Azure cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices.
* Strong understanding of geospatial technologies (e.g., ESRI, QGIS, FME, GeoServer).
* Experience with legacy GIS systems (Intergraph, Smallworld) and data migration.
* Familiarity with AI/ML applications in geospatial data quality and analytics.
* Agile delivery experience with cross-functional team leadership.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience with DCIM tools such as Nlyte.
* Previous involvement in audits and compliance activities.
* Knowledge of incident/change management within ITIL frameworks