Data Center Engineer

Thurn Partners; Remote; GBP 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm is looking for a Data Centre Engineer to manage high-performance data center operations in a dynamic environment. You will oversee the design, maintenance, and optimization of co-location infrastructure, ensuring security and availability across critical systems. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in data center management, expert capacity management skills, and a capability for vendor management. This role offers a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to work with a collaborative global team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing large-scale, high-performance data center operations.
• Expertise in capacity management, telemetry, and operational best practices.
• Knowledge of co-location environments and infrastructure for low-latency systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of data center and co-location operations.
• Oversee capacity planning and operational monitoring.
• Lead operational excellence through security and reliability standards.

Skills

Data center operations management

Capacity management

Operational best practices

Vendor management

Technology trend awareness

Job description

Job Opportunity : Data Centre Engineer

Compensation : £200,000 - £250,000

Location : Global (supporting co-location sites in major financial markets worldwide)

About the Role

Data Centre Operations Manager to oversee the design, operation, and management of a global data center and co-location infrastructure. This role involves ensuring high performance, security, and availability across critical systems that support research and trading activities in a fast‑paced, technology‑driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of data center and co‑location operations, including design, deployment, maintenance, and decommissioning.
• Oversee capacity planning, operational monitoring, and automation to ensure optimal performance.
• Lead operational excellence by implementing robust security and reliability standards.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams (compute, network, storage) to deliver scalable solutions.
• Build strong relationships with global vendors to ensure seamless operations.
• Stay informed on emerging trends and technologies to drive innovation.

Your Skills and Expertise

• Extensive experience managing large‑scale, high‑performance data center operations.
• Expertise in capacity management, telemetry, and operational best practices.
• Knowledge of co‑location environments and infrastructure for low‑latency systems.
• Strong leadership and vendor management skills, with a global perspective.

Why This Role?

• Be a key player in managing infrastructure critical to high‑stakes operations.
• Lead innovation in cutting‑edge data center technology.
• Work with a global team in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.