Data Center Engineer

HCL Technologies Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited in Coventry seeks a Senior Datacenter/Infrastructure Lead to manage and optimize enterprise datacenter infrastructure onsite. The role covers Windows Server, VMware, Hyper-V, and FSX-N on AWS, with 24x7 operations in a fixed-term 12-month contract.

Ideal candidate will drive incident resolution, RCA, and security compliance while maintaining runbooks and SLAs. Bachelor's degree required, onsite presence is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology.
• Strong expertise in Windows Server Administration and virtualization.
• Experience with FSX-N on AWS and enterprise datacenter environments.
• Ability to operate in high-pressure 24x7 settings.
• Strong incident resolution and problem management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support enterprise datacenter infrastructure across Windows Server, Unix, VMware, and Hyper-V.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security in datacenter systems.
• Lead incident resolution and root cause analysis (RCA).
• Maintain documentation, SOPs, and operational runbooks.
• Prepare management reports on availability, incidents, and performance.

Skills

Windows Server Administration

VMware vSphere/ESXi/vCenter

Microsoft Hyper-V

FSX-N on AWS

High-pressure 24x7 environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology

Tools

VMware vSphere/ESXi/vCenter

Microsoft Hyper-V

FSX-N on AWS

Job description

We are a $13+ billion global technology company, home to more than 224,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud, and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products.

HCLTech is a globally recognized leader in the Tech and IT industry, but we’ve never forgotten the startup mindset that got us here. We’ve always approached our work with an idea-first attitude because every one of our accomplishments -no matter how big or small -can be traced back to an idea’s single spark.

It’s that spark -that inner drive -that sets our people apart from our competitors. It enables us not just to pull off game-changing feat after game-changing feat but to better our world in the process. We want you to find your spark. Because that’s what drives you to be better, be more and ultimately, be more fulfilled.

Title of Role - Senior Datacenter/ Infrastructure Lead

Location - Coventry,UK

Employment Type - Fixed term contract (12 months duration)

Job type - Onsite for all 5 days

Job Title

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Management

• Manage and support enterprise datacenter infrastructure across, Windows Server, Unix, Vmware, Hyper V
• FSX-N on AWS
• Administer and maintain high availability, scalability, and performance of datacenter systems.
• Perform vulnerability remediation activities across infrastructure platforms.
• Ensure systems comply with enterprise security policies and audit requirements.
• Manage patching activities for servers, virtualization platforms, and infrastructure components.
• Ensure adherence to stringent SLAs, KPIs, and operational targets.
• Lead critical incident resolution, root cause analysis (RCA), and problem management activities.
• Maintain infrastructure documentation, SOPs, and operational runbooks.
• Prepare management reports related to availability, incidents, compliance, and performance metrics.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in:
• Windows Server Administration
• VMware vSphere/ESXi/vCenter
• Microsoft Hyper-V
• FSX-N on AWS
• Ability to work in high-pressure 24x7 enterprise environments.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology