Data Centre Engineer - SC Cleared

LA International; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking a Data Centre Engineer to work on rack-mounted servers and storage in Grays or Stevenage. The role requires active SC clearance and involves handling data-bearing media, maintaining CMDB records and following security procedures.

You will install, remove and decommission equipment, trace connectivity, and support secure decommissioning of enterprise infrastructure while adhering to change-control processes.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in live data centre environments.
• Experience decommissioning servers, storage or infrastructure.
• Knowledge of enterprise storage hardware and cabling.
• Experience securely handling HDDs, SSDs and other data-bearing media.
• Familiarity with data sanitisation, media destruction and chain-of-custody requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install, remove and decommission rack-mounted server, storage and infrastructure equipment.
• Trace, disconnect and manage Ethernet, Fibre Channel, SAN and power connectivity.
• Support the safe decommissioning of enterprise server and storage infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate hardware asset, inventory and CMDB records.
• Work from rack elevations, asset lists and technical documentation.
• Complete activities through change-control and change-management processes.

Skills

Data centre experience

Server decommissioning

Storage hardware

Rack-mounted equipment

CMDB familiarity

Data sanitisation

Connectivity tracing

Security clearance

Inventory records

Tools

CMDB systems

Job description

Data Centre Engineer - Location Grays or Stevenage

Must have an Active SC Clearance

Data Centre Engineer Responsibilities

• Install, remove and decommission rack-mounted server, storage and infrastructure equipment.
• Trace, disconnect and manage Ethernet, Fibre Channel, SAN and power connectivity.
• Support the safe decommissioning of enterprise server and storage infrastructure.
• Handle HDDs, SSDs and other data-bearing media in line with security procedures.
• Follow secure data sanitisation, media destruction and chain-of-custody requirements.
• Maintain accurate hardware asset, inventory and CMDB records.
• Work from rack elevations, asset lists, implementation plans and technical documentation.
• Complete activities through formal change-control and change-management processes.
• Identify unexpected dependencies or discrepancies and elevate before proceeding without authorisation.
• Maintain accurate documentation throughout installation and decommissioning activities.

Data Centre Engineer Skills and Experience

• Proven hands‑on experience working within live data centre environments.
• Previous server, storage or infrastructure decommissioning experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of enterprise server and storage hardware.
• Experience installing and removing rack-mounted equipment.
• Experience tracing Ethernet, Fibre Channel, SAN and power connectivity.
• Understanding of enterprise storage infrastructure and associated cabling.
• Experience securely handling HDDs, SSDs and other data-bearing media.
• Knowledge of secure data sanitisation, media destruction and chain-of-custody requirements.
• Experience maintaining hardware asset and inventory records.
• Experience using CMDB or IT asset‑management systems.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to equipment identification.
• Ability to work independently while following defined technical and security procedures.

Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks.

LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.