Data Centre Engineer

Data Careers; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data support company in Farnborough is seeking a dependable Data Centre Support Engineer to maintain resilient operations in secure environments. The role involves hardware cabling, installation, and compliance tasks, requiring SC and NPPV3 clearance. Candidates must have experience in infrastructure support, strong communication skills, and a methodical approach. This full-time position includes participation in a 24/7 on-call rota and offers an opportunity to work closely with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Current and valid SC and NPPV3 clearance required.
• Experience in a similar data centre or hands-on infrastructure support role.
• Ability to maintain detailed records and follow procedures accurately.

Responsibilities

• Install, patch, and decommission server, network, and storage hardware.
• Carry out cabling tasks and support fault diagnosis.
• Perform remote-hands duties including component swaps and testing.

Skills

SC and NPPV3 clearance

Hardware installation

Cabling

Basic fault resolution

Strong communication skills

Ability to follow procedures

Self-motivated

Job description

Job Description

Location: Hampshire

Clearance: Valid SC and NPPV3 required

Hours: Monday Friday varied shifts between 06:00 and 23:00 participation in the on‑call rota

We are seeking a dependable Data Centre Support Engineer to support a broad client base across secure environments. You’ll work hands‑on with hardware cabling and monitoring tools to maintain resilient, well‑managed data centre operations while ensuring all activity is accurately recorded and progressed within agreed service levels.

The role

You’ll be involved in day‑to‑day installation, maintenance and remote‑hands tasks ensuring equipment is deployed correctly, faults are addressed promptly and environments remain safe, clean and compliant. You will work closely with internal teams, third‑party providers and visiting clients, often acting as their on‑site presence in the data centre. The role also includes participation in a 24/7/365 on‑call rota for out‑of‑hours activities.

Key responsibilities

• Install, patch and decommission server, network and storage hardware ensuring accurate documentation and ticket updates.
• Carry out copper and fibre cabling tasks and support fault diagnosis and resolution.
• Complete routine operational checks across network, firewall and system alerts.
• Perform remote‑hands duties including component swaps, testing and power cycling.
• Host and escort client visitors providing a professional and controlled access experience.
• Maintain adherence to ISO and ITIL standards and uphold data centre housekeeping.

Skills and experience

You’ll bring technical competence suited to a busy data centre environment with the professionalism and reliability needed to represent clients on site. Specifically we’re looking for:

• Current and valid SC and NPPV3 clearance.
• Experience in a similar data centre or hands‑on infrastructure support role including hardware installation, cabling and basic fault resolution.
• Ability to follow procedures accurately, maintain detailed records and work confidently within ISO‑aligned and ITIL‑based processes.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with clients, third‑party providers and internal teams.
• A calm, methodical approach under pressure, particularly when responding to incidents or out‑of‑hours activity.
• Well‑organised, self‑motivated and capable of working independently within secure, high‑integrity environments.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Please apply at your earliest convenience.

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Vacancy: 1