Responsibilities
1. Translate requirements from network and platform architects and engineers into specific deployment plans. Ensuring design plans are implemented accurately and efficiently.
2. Responsible for managing datacenter hardware assets and engaging vendor's repairs and escalations.
3. Strong knowledge of specifications of cages, PDUs, switches, routers and other network gears, power management and cost analysis, fiber types, cross-connects, cable wiring. Hans-on experience of Cisco UCS blades and HP rackmounts, and storage are big plus.
4. Responsible for day-to-day DC management including monitoring and ensuring design plans are implemented accurately and efficiently.
5. Work with internal/external group (tels, equipment vendors, NOC, customers) to assist with installation, troubleshooting, and repairs/replacements.
6. Contribute to knowledge sharing by maintaining accurate documentation and KB sharing.
Experience /petences
Essential
7. Strong knowledge of power management, fiber types, cross-connects, cable wiring.
8. Strong understanding of a broad range of technical skills in IT Infrastructure including network, servers, and storages, services.
9. Strong knowledge of Datacenter management tools and asset management.
10. Ability toplete tasks and projects with tight deadlines.
11. Proven problem-solving skills with an emphasis on quick problem resolution.
12. Ability to work on many tasks simultaneously in a high-pressure environment.
13. Robust appreciation of the impact and risk of changes in a business-critical environment.
14. Eager to learn and to 'roll up sleeves' in a busy environment.
15. Strongmunication and interpersonal skills and a proven ability to articulate technology solutions and challenges.
16. Demonstrate evidence of well written documentation covering design and run-books.
17. A pro-active approach to Service Management, focus on preventative to reactive support.
18. Shift left Continuous Improvement approach.
19. Demonstrable experience as a senior datacenter OPS engineer within enterprise environment.
20. Knowledge and experience of ITIL working practices, including change management
Desired
21. Shell or other scripts skill
22. Experience working in Financial Services, either directly or through a service provider
23. Knowledge and experience of ITIL working practices, including change management
24. Educated to degree level in a technical discipline, or equivalent experience
25. Cisco Datacenter as a service training or certification
26. ITIL Foundation
Not The Perfect Fit?
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Location
UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London Job ID R2366