Data Centre Engineer – 24/7 IT Infrastructure Specialist

Onnec; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

ONNEC is seeking a multi skilled Data Centre Engineer in Watford to join a small team delivering Data Centre services for an international financial organisation. You will handle 24x7 shifts, changes, incidents and asset management within strict DC standards.

The role requires experience in high‑risk Data Centre environments, familiarity with DCIM tools, and strong communication and documentation skills. A proactive team player who can work under pressure is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in high‑risk environments, especially Data Centres.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure technologies and networking basics.
• Experience with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow or Remedy is desirable.
• Ability to communicate clearly at all levels and document processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and govern the Data Centre operational environment and DC toolsets.
• Coordinate with facilities providers to optimize energy efficiency and uptime.
• Manage changes, incidents and asset tracking within defined SLAs.
• Supervise third‑party vendors and ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
• Execute hardware installations, decommissions, and routine maintenance per DC standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Clear communication

Team player

Initiative

Flexible shifts

Networking concepts

MS Office

Helpdesk skills

Tools

ServiceNow

Remedy

DCIM tools

Job description

ONNEC is seeking a multi skilled Data Centre Engineer in Watford to join a small team delivering Data Centre services for an international financial organisation. You will handle 24x7 shifts, changes, incidents and asset management within strict DC standards.

The role requires experience in high‑risk Data Centre environments, familiarity with DCIM tools, and strong communication and documentation skills. A proactive team player who can work under pressure is essential.