Data Center Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in data center facilities seeks a Data Center Facilities Operations Control Engineer for a 6-month remote contract. The role involves managing disaster recovery, leading projects, and ensuring compliance with critical standards. Ideal candidates possess strong operational or engineering experience, with an emphasis on enterprise network infrastructure. Join this role to drive optimization and strategic transformation within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of hands-on experience in operations or engineering.
• Experience in regulated, audit-driven environments.
• Proactive, autonomous work style with excellent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee disaster recovery testing and manage operational metrics.
• Act as lead point of contact during audits and mentor teams.
• Drive transformation initiatives across operations workflows.

Skills

Enterprise network infrastructure

Risk assessment

Process optimization

Project management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Data Center Facilities Operations Control Engineer

? Location: 100% Remote (UK-based only)

? Contract: 6-Month Contract

? Rate: Up to £55/hr

? What You'll Be Doing:

• Oversee disaster recovery testing in line with strict data center standards
• Own and deliver high-impact, cross-functional projects with business-critical outcomes
• Manage and report on key operational metrics and performance indicators
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure full compliance with internal and external regulations
• Act as the lead point of contact during annual audits, ensuring all deliverables are tracked and met
• Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization across operations workflows
• Drive transformation by scoping, planning, and executing improvement initiatives
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, and business stakeholders
• Mentor and coach Network Operations teams on tooling, systems, and operational excellence
• Contribute to broader infrastructure strategy, including on-prem, hybrid, and cloud models

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field
• OR 5–10 years of hands-on experience in operations, engineering, or team leadership
• Strong experience in enterprise network infrastructure: design, deployment, and maintenance
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, quick-turn projects with confidence and clarity
• Clear, structured communication style and ability to present technical insights to broad audiences
• Experience working in regulated, audit-driven environments
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
• Proactive, autonomous work style with excellent judgment under pressure