Data Centre Operator

CPS Group (UK) Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Data Centre Operations Engineer in Cardiff. This on-site role requires expertise in BMC Control-M and a strong background in data centre operations. The position involves monitoring systems, managing job schedules, and working in a 4 on / 4 off shift rotation. A valid UK driving license is necessary for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in batch processing and job scheduling.
• Experience in a Data Centre/Comms Room environment.
• Proficiency in Korn Shell Scripting.
• Understanding of JCL.
• Knowledge of Linux & Unix commands.

Responsibilities

• Systems monitoring and management.
• Coordinating with vendors for support.
• Responding to out of hours incidents promptly.
• Running & monitoring traditional batch schedules.
• Physical management of Bulk Printing machines.

Skills

BMC Control-M

Batch scheduling

Korn Shell Scripting

Linux/Unix

Oracle

ITIL Fundamentals

Job description

Data Centre Operations Engineer

Role: Data Centre Operations Engineer

Specialism(s): Control-M, Job/Batch Scheduling, Microfocus, JCL, System Monitoring, Korn Shell Scripting, Linux/Unix, Oracle, ITIL, Data Centre Support, Batch Automation

Type: Contract, 12+ Months

Location: South Wales (On-Site)

IR35 Determination: Inside IR35

Pay Rate: 250 - 280 per day

Start: ASAP / Urgent

CPS Group UK are delighted to be working with a leading organisation in Cardiff to appoint a seasoned Data Centre Operations Engineer, specifically with technical proficiency in BMC Control-M scheduling and experience working in a Microfocus environment.

Working as part of a 4 on / 4 off rotational shift team member, the Data Centre Operations Engineer will be required to work on-site, to a 12‑hour shift pattern of both days and nights.

Due to the nature of the work, the Data Centre Operations Engineer will require a valid UK driving license.

Role Responsibilities

• Systems monitoring and management
• Observing monitoring consoles and event driven alerts
• Coordinating with vendors when support calls are raised for assistance
• Respond to an out of hours incidents effectively and promptly
• Taking corrective action for agreed and documented administrative systems
• Running & monitoring traditional batch schedules, including using automated tools (e.g. Control-M, Visualcron)
• Running release jobs/scripts to release development changes into production
• Physical management of Bulk Printing machines
• Daily removal of tapes and boxing up for off‑siting
• Test access to systems to prove availability
• Ensure security and access procedures are maintained and followed

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in batch processing and job scheduling using BMC Control-M (or similar)
• Proven experience in a Data Centre / Comms Room environment
• Understanding of JCL
• Proficiency in Korn Shell Scripting
• Knowledge of Linux & Unix commands
• Basic knowledge of Oracle and associated database structures
• ITIL Fundamentals
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a 24/7 live environment
• Experienced in root‑cause analysis and break‑fix resolution
• Confident working both independently and as part of a dedicated support team

For more information or immediate consideration for this opportunity, please contact Charlie Grant at CPS Group UK on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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