Data Centre Engineer – Hands-on Hardware & Site Ops

DXC Technology Company; Sevenoaks, Maidstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking Data Centre Engineers for a client in Sevenoaks, Kent, with regular attendance at the Maidstone site. The role requires SC clearance eligibility and driving own transport.

You will operate in a secure environment with day and night shifts, benefiting from a generous shift allowance and corporate support for security requirements. Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, power-cycling, checking cabling and connectivity, and assisting diagnostics with KVM.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of IT operations in a large organisation.
• Strong loyalty to data and DC facility security.
• Fluency in English (speaking, reading and writing).
• Ability to work precisely and be quality oriented.
• Flexibility to cope with unexpected problems and situations.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect status indicators (LEDs) on Customer Equipment and report status to Customer.
• Power-cycle equipment per customer instructions.
• Visual inspection of power and cabling connectivity.
• Inspect cabling for proper seating per instructions.
• Test cable paths for conformance with performance standards.
• Connect a Crash Cart (KVM) to assist diagnosis of failed reboots or power cycles.

Skills

IT operations basics

Data center security

English fluency

Quality-oriented work

Flexibility

Technical orientation

Phone communication

Customer expectation management

Server hardware basics

Networking basics

Windows/Office basics

Job description

DXC Technology is seeking Data Centre Engineers for a client in Sevenoaks, Kent, with regular attendance at the Maidstone site. The role requires SC clearance eligibility and driving own transport.

You will operate in a secure environment with day and night shifts, benefiting from a generous shift allowance and corporate support for security requirements. Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, power-cycling, checking cabling and connectivity, and assisting diagnostics with KVM.