Job Title: Data Centre Engineer Location: Duffryn, Newport NP10 8BE
We are seeking a Data Centre Engineer to join our bank’s IT team and take a supporting role in managing. maintaining and securing our critical data center infrastructure. This role involves designing, implementing, and overseeing secure, scalable, and resilient DC infrastructure across the bank’s data centers and offices. Reporting to the Data Centre Engineering Manager you will be responsible for:
Lead the successful operations of the Clients data center environments.
Ensure the Data Centre is visually always kept to a high standard.
Responsible Financial Budgeting for all on-premises hosted services.
Site Risk Management
Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relevant to each location and Facilities provider.
Maintain infrastructure asset management and asset lifecycle reports for both DC and infrastructure assets
Responsible for managing the internal cabling (and external carrier fibres brought into the building) to a high standard, with all cabling inventoried.
Lead incident response efforts for Data Centre related issues, ensuring rapid resolution and minimal business impact, including out of hours.
Conduct root cause analysis for major incidents and implement measures to prevent recurrence.
Plan and oversee DC upgrades and changes, ensuring thorough testing and compliance with change management policies.
Develop SLA’s and processes for service requests such as ‘remote hands’ service or cabling requests.
Project Management
Manage and execute network projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams and PMO to deliver on time, within scope, and on budget.
Contribute to strategic planning for network infrastructure and provide input on technology investments.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Networking/Science, Information Technology/Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent certifications or experience
Extensive experience in technology and operations, preferably within the financial services or banking industry.
Experience in a Data Centre Operations or other similar critical operations role.
Financial and Budget Management.
Good understanding of Health and Safety, ISO standards, and compliance, BMS, PMS, fire systems. Knowledge of Data Centre Customer installations, such as racks, HAC, cabling, cross connects, power, testing and customer acceptance.
Office: 02033759240