Datacenter Technician

HCLTech; Slough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global team culture

Competitive compensation

CSR & Diversity programs

Insurance coverage

Job summary

HCLTech in London seeks a Data Centre Site Service Engineer to join our Cloud/Data Center team onsite at client location.

You will manage data center infrastructure, ensure uptime, respond to alarms, coordinate with vendors, and maintain inventory and DCIM tools.

The role requires 3-5 years in data center services, hands-on hardware experience, and a proactive, safety-conscious mindset.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Data Center Services including managing servers, storage, backup and network devices.
• Provide Smart Hands support at data center site including 24/7 emergency high touch requests.
• Responsible for on-site management of COLO/DC contractors, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring work follows procedures and local regulations.
• Arrange periodic and ad hoc servicing/repair and Preventive Maintenance Schedules.
• Physical intervention (electrical/mechanical) maintenance.
• Reacting to alarms (BMS or Plant type alarms).

Responsibilities

• Provide Smart Hands support at data center site including 24/7 emergency high touch requests.
• Manage on-site COLO/DC contractors, sub-contractors and vendors.
• Arrange servicing/maintenance schedules and preventive maintenance.
• React to alarms and environmental issues.
• Maintain DC inventory and DCIM tools.
• Decommission IT equipment.

Skills

Data Center Ops

Server Management

Storage & Backup

Network Devices

On-site Support

Alarm Response

Tools

DCIM Tools

Asset Tracking

Job description

We are a $13+ billion global technology company, home to more than 224,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud, and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products.

HCLTech is a globally recognized leader in the Tech and IT industry, but we’ve never forgotten the startup mindset that got us here. We’ve always approached our work with an idea-first attitude because every one of our accomplishments —no matter how big or small —can be traced back to an idea’s single spark.

It’s that spark —that inner drive —that sets our people apart from our competitors. It enables us not just to pull off game-changing feat after game-changing feat but to better our world in the process. We want you to find your spark. Because that’s what drives you to be better, be more and ultimately, be more fulfilled.

To learn more about how we can supercharge progress for you, visit www.hcltech.com

Job Title: Data Centre Support Technician

Location: London, Uk (Onsite mode at client location)

Role Summary - Cloud (Data Center) Site Service Engineer

Contractor will provide a Cloud (Data Center) Site Service Engineer, which will meet, but is not limited to the following:

• 3-5 years of experience on Data Center Services including managing servers, storage, backup and network devices
• Provide Smart Hands support at data center site including 24/7 emergency high touch requests
• Responsible for the on-site management of Colocation Data Centers COLO/DC contractors, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices, procedures and local legislation
• Arranging periodic and ad hoc servicing/repair and Preventive Maintenance Schedules
• Physical intervention (electrical/mechanical) maintenance
• Reacting to alarms (BMS or Plant type alarms)
• Responding to reports that environmental conditions are out of bounds
• Adding/changing/removing device - ILO, remote managed power, and Asset Tracking
• Manage and Maintain the DC inventory and DCIM Tool
• Break Fix for IT Gear in Data Center
• Cable Mining and Inspection, device labeling, cable tracking and troubleshooting
• Capacity Management - Monitoring, Remediation, Planning and Maintenance
• DC Compliance controls - test, document, track execution, evidence repository, matrix, and SOX compliance process
• DC Visitor Access Process and record
• Decommission IT equipment
• Environmental Infrastructure Alert monitoring of the DC Facility
• Maintain the DC Floor Space (Housekeeping, including dust removal, vacuuming, subfloor cleaning, combustible walk through, etc.)
• Infrastructure changes: interact with provider, schedule, CRQ, and execution
• Inside the IT Container - Audit and validation of environment to ensure it meets infrastructure requirements and data center standards (e.g. Capacity / Temp / Humidity / Air Conditioning)
• Intelligent PDU maintenance - firmware upgrades
• Inventory - Defining requirements for patch cords, power cables, consumables (label tags, cable ties, label tape, hook-loop ties, etc.)
• Monitoring and reporting – Alarms, Fire, Mechanical, Capacity (Power and Usage), and Environment – Humidity/ Temperature
• OE Assessment and Corrections
• Physical Server Installation Ops (Racking, Network Patching, Power, and Remote Management)
• SAN Fiber Management, SOP, JSA, BCP, Emergency Response documented procedures
• Generate change management requests and incident management tickets for Data Center facility
• Management of the Data Center in the provision of infrastructure and inventory asset management
• Review COLO/DC contract compliance and ensure all SLAs are achieved
• Business interface with COLO/DC Management for day to day operational requirements
• Manage COLO/DC to resolve of any infrastructure engineering issues

Benefits

• A supportive, diverse, and global team with a brilliant culture.
• Competitive compensation and benefits that includes vacation per year, various insurances like Term life and Business Travel insurance. These are apart from the statutory benefits applicable in the country. Employee benefits are regulated by an internal policy that contains full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits as per the law of the land.
• Great opportunities to make the role your own, upskill yourself and get involved with exciting projects.
• Total Wellbeing is our focus. Alongside your professional excellence, you join the likeminded colleagues to create a larger impact within the company and society at large in your chosen area of passion - CSR Council, Diversity Council, Women Connect, Sparks – Engagement Champion to name a few.
• To know more about us visit – www.hcltech.com