Data Centre Engineer - Acton

Onnec; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a versatile Data Centre Engineer to join their dynamic team in Acton. This role involves ensuring the smooth operation of Data Centre services for a prestigious international financial organization. You will be responsible for incident management, asset tracking, and compliance with strict safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of infrastructure technologies, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing organization that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-risk environments and Data Centres.
• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure Technologies & Networking Concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track assets while ensuring compliance with safety procedures.
• Oversee daily operations of the Data Centre including installations and maintenance.

Skills

Data Centre Management

Incident Management

Asset Management

Networking Concepts

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant IT Certification

Degree in Computer Science or Related Field

Tools

ServiceNow

Remedy

DCIM Tools

MS Office

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• Job Reference: Services - Data Centre Engineer - Acton - 018
• Location: Acton, Ealing, Greater London, United Kingdom

ONNEC builds, supports and optimises the IT infrastructure, networks and connectivity which drive global business performance.

We are a rapidly growing organisation and finding and retaining the highest calibre of people is fundamental to us for the success of our business, we work hard to create a challenging, supportive and satisfying working environment for all our employees. ONNEC has successfully achieved the Investors in Diversity Foundational Award for our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We are seeking a multi skilled Data Centre engineer to join a leading organisation in Acton, West London. You will be working as part of a small team providing Data Centre services to a prestigious International Financial organisation.

Responsibilities of our Data Centre Engineer will include:

• Working a 24x7x365 shift pattern of 4 days on 4 days off, 4 nights on 4 nights off
• Change control management
• Incident management and resolution
• Management and tracking of Assets
• Supervision and escorting of 3rd Party Vendors
• Planning and implementation of all IT hardware installations adhering to strict Data Centre Standards.
• Planning and decommission of network hardware and structured cabling
• Updating all relevant documentation and inventories
• Completing all service requests, within the agreed SLA
• Compliance with ONNEC’s and Client Health & Safety procedures
• Compliance with Manufacturers, ONNEC’s and Clients Quality Standards
• Compliance to Clients and Support Services approved processes
• Ensure security procedures with reference to Data Centres are complied with.

Task Description:

• Maintenance of Data Centre toolsets that assist with support and management
• Management and governance over the DC
• Work closely with our facilities providers to maximise energy efficiency savings
• Successful day to day running of the Data Centre, including installations, decommissions, changes and maintenance
• Basic configuration of server (IDRAC, ILO)
• Fault finding and escalation
• Racking, stacking, moves, changes, decommissioning , patching
• Data Centre related major infrastructure projects including power outages and replacements
• Managing complex inter-rack/room cable infrastructure, providing a stable platform for IT infrastructure and desktop connectivity

What we’re looking for in our Data Centre Engineer:

• Experience of working in high-risk environments and Data Centres
• Knowledge of DCIM tools and standards (desirable)
• Experience of ServiceNow, Remedy or other ticketing system (desirable)
• Attention to detail and proactive
• Sound Knowledge of Infrastructure Technologies & Networking Concepts
• Competent in MS Office and Helpdesk/Service Delivery Applications
• A reliable individual and team player
• The ability to work under pressure
• Able to work on own initiative and unsupervised
• A flexible approach to shift patterns
• The ability to communicate clearly both written & verbally, at all levels
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, and administrative skills
• Applicants must have previous experience in a similar role

If you feel you have the required skills and experience, click apply now to be considered as our Data Centre Engineer – we’d love to hear from you!