Data Centre Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled professional for data centre operations in Reading. The role involves undertaking key responsibilities in server management and cabling while ensuring high standards of installation and adherence to industry practices. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in structured cabling, coupled with certification and the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in structured cabling and data centre environments.
• Strong understanding of cabling installations and testing procedures.
• Excellent knowledge of CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6A, and fibre cabling systems.

Responsibilities

• Racking and stacking servers and network devices.
• Patching installations to high standards and auditing hardware.
• Contributing to design and migration projects in data centers.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Organizational Skills

Education

Cabling Certification (CNCI, BTEC, City & Guilds or BICSI)

Tools

OTDR

Fluke

Network Analyser

VFL

Job description

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Main duties include, but are not limited to:

• Racking and stacking of servers, network devices and storage
• Ability to be able to read and understand patching schedules
• Patching to an extremely high standard
• Auditing hardware and cabling of existing data Centre environments
• Pulling and terminating Cat5e/6/6a and various fibre structured cabling systems
• Contributing to the design of data Centre deployments as well as other client requirements
• Being a key part of data Centre migration projects

Who we are looking for?

• Is very driven and motivated
• Thrives in high pressure environments
• Has a ‘get-the-job-done’ attitude
• Is a great team player
• Can contribute to and improve processes
• Is organised, detail orientated and punctual
• Is flexible and able to take on additional tasks and responsibilities when required

Experience Required:

• Min. 4 years + in structured cabling and patching
• Min. 4 years + in data centre environments, ideally as part of a DC Ops outfit
• Must hold an appropriate cabling certification - CNCI, BTEC, City & Guilds or BICSI
• Complete understanding of industry best practices in cabling installations and testing procedures for both copper and fibre solutions
• Proficient in the use and understanding of copper and fibre testing equipment, including OTDR, fluke, network analyser and VFL
• Excellent understanding of CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6A, OM3/OM4 and OS2 cabling systems
• Demonstrable technical knowledge and installation of copper, fibre, and general data centre installations.
• Installation, termination and testing of both copper and fibre network cables
• • Strong fault finding and diagnostic skills using loss calculation equipment, VFL etc