Datacenter Analyst

Gazelle Global; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Gazelle Global is seeking a data centre analyst to ensure safe and reliable operation of the data centre estate, conduct asset audits, and maintain DCIM accuracy. The role involves coordinating changes, incident tickets, and incident management within SLAs.

You will represent the data centre in CABs and assist in audits, with emphasis on both IT infrastructure and facilities management. The ideal candidate has 12+ months in a data centre, experience installing/removing IT equipment, and

Qualifications

• Own vehicle and able to travel to five locations at short notice.
• At least 12 months’ experience in a data centre environment.
• Experience installing and de-installing IT equipment in data centres.
• Knowledge of the ITIL framework.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems in data centres (generators, UPS, cooling).
• Use experience and technical acumen to guide stakeholders interfacing with Data Centres.
• Solid grasp of IT infrastructure (compute, storage, network) and facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and reliable operation of the data centre estate to protect housed services.
• Conduct regular IT asset audits to uphold data accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain accuracy in DCIM tool to monitor capacity limits.
• Manage changes and risks through Change Control Process.
• Raise change or incident tickets as necessary.
• Provide incident management support within defined SLAs.
• Represent the data centre estate in CABs, workshops, and multidisciplinary events.
• Validate technical designs to ensure safe housing and supportability.
• Deliver data centre inductions and maintain access records for safety.
• Prepare for and complete all required audits.

Skills

Data centre experience

ITIL knowledge

Electrical & mechanical systems

IT infrastructure

Facilities management

Leadership

Travel to multiple sites

Own vehicle

DCIM tools

Tools

DCIM tools

Job description

• Ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the data centre estate to protect housed services.
• Conducting regular IT asset audits to uphold data accuracy and compliance.
• Maintaining accuracy in the Nlyte or equivalent DCIM tool to monitor capacity limits.
• Managing changes and risks through the Change Control Process.
• Raising change or incident tickets as necessary.
• Providing incident management support within defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Representing the data centre estate in CABs, workshops, and multidisciplinary events.
• Validating technical designs to ensure safe housing and supportability.
• Delivering data centre inductions and maintaining access records to meet safety requirements.
• Preparing for and completing all required audits.

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• Must have own vehicle and be able to travel to 5 locations at short notice.
• Minimum 12 months’ experience working within a data centre environment.
• Background in installing and de-installing IT equipment in data centres.
• Knowledge and experience with the ITIL framework.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems supporting data centres, such as generators, UPS, and cooling systems.
• The analyst must draw upon experience and technical acumen to guide and support all stakeholders interfacing with the Data Centres.
• A strong grasp of both IT infrastructure (compute, storage, network) and facilities management (power, cooling, building management) is essential.
• Leadership skills and the ability to build relationships are crucial for success in this role.