Data Centre Infrastructure Intern: Hands-On Deployment

The Opportunity Hub UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£24,000-£30,000 salary equivalent

Job summary

The Opportunity Hub UK in London is looking for a Data Centre Infrastructure intern to join a focused, hands-on three-month internship, supporting a senior technology leader on live deployment tasks.

You’ll gain practical exposure to core data centre infrastructure, compute deployment and cross-functional hardware, software and networking activities, with the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree, ideally in Network Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
• A genuine interest in physical infrastructure, data centres, networking and compute systems.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to complete work thoroughly without shortcuts.
• Clear communication skills, reliability and ability to work closely with an experienced technical leader.
• A practical, hands-on approach to solving problems across software, hardware and infrastructure.
• Motivation to work in a fast-paced environment and take responsibility for completing tasks under direction.

Responsibilities

• Support the deployment and commissioning of core data centre and compute infrastructure.
• Work directly with a senior technology leader to complete technical tasks and resolve operational problems.
• Assist with troubleshooting across hardware, software, networking and physical infrastructure.
• Follow technical instructions carefully while developing your own judgement and problem-solving approach.
• Help bring compute capacity online and ensure deployment tasks are completed accurately and to a high standard.
• Communicate progress, issues and technical findings clearly throughout the deployment project.

Skills

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Hands-on problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in Network Engineering

Job description

The Opportunity Hub UK in London is looking for a Data Centre Infrastructure intern to join a focused, hands-on three-month internship, supporting a senior technology leader on live deployment tasks.

You’ll gain practical exposure to core data centre infrastructure, compute deployment and cross-functional hardware, software and networking activities, with the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.