Data Centre Engineer

Queen Square Recruitment Ltd; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Data Centre Analyst for a 6-month contract located in Wokingham. The role involves ensuring the safe operation of the data centre, conducting IT asset audits, and managing changes through established processes. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in IT infrastructure, particularly in GIS platforms. The working model is hybrid, requiring 3 days onsite per week.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT infrastructure/solution architecture with 5 years in GIS platforms.
• Strong understanding of geospatial technologies.
• Familiarity with AI/ML applications in geospatial data quality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and reliable operation of the data centre estate.
• Conduct regular IT asset audits to maintain compliance.
• Manage changes and risks through formal Change Control Processes.

Skills

Azure cloud infrastructure

DevOps practices

Geospatial technologies

Incident management

Change management

Agile delivery

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Geoinformatics

Tools

DCIM tools (e.g., Nlyte)

GIS platforms (e.g., ESRI, QGIS, FME, GeoServer)

Job description

Overview

Data Centre Analyst (Contract) - Wokingham. Location: Wokingham (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week). Contract Duration: 6 months. Rate: £380 - £400/day (Inside IR35).

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and reliable operation of the data centre estate.
• Conduct regular IT asset audits to maintain compliance and data accuracy.
• Maintain DCIM tools (e.g., Nlyte) to monitor capacity limits.
• Manage changes and risks through formal Change Control Processes.
• Raise and resolve change or incident tickets within SLAs.
• Provide incident management support and troubleshoot issues.
• Represent the data centre in workshops, CABs, and multidisciplinary events.
• Validate technical designs for safe housing and supportability of systems.
• Deliver data centre inductions and maintain access records.
• Prepare for and complete internal and external audits.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Geoinformatics, or related field.
• 10+ years in IT infrastructure/solution architecture, with at least 5 years in GIS platforms.
• Experience with Azure cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices.
• Strong understanding of geospatial technologies (e.g., ESRI, QGIS, FME, GeoServer).
• Experience with legacy GIS systems (Intergraph, Smallworld) and data migration.
• Familiarity with AI/ML applications in geospatial data quality and analytics.
• Agile delivery experience with cross-functional team leadership.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with DCIM tools such as Nlyte.
• Previous involvement in audits and compliance activities.
• Knowledge of incident/change management within ITIL frameworks