Datacentre Engineer (SC required)

JR United Kingdom; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Data Center Engineer to oversee operations across multiple sites. This role involves collaborating with suppliers, assessing their work, and ensuring high standards are maintained. You will be responsible for managing dependencies, risks, and stakeholder relationships while implementing process migrations from third-party services to the client. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with exceptional planning abilities and a knack for problem-solving. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong Data Center Engineer with CDCTP and CDCMP certifications.
• Proven experience in stakeholder management and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist in auditing processes and reviewing software capabilities.
• Manage and update CMDB and Network Discovery capabilities.
• Ensure safety briefings and induction processes are followed.

Skills

Data Center Management

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Planning Skills

Education

CDCTP Certification

CDCMP Certification

Tools

ServiceNow

CMDB

E-Permits

Job description

Job Description:

Utilities

Location: Wokingham, United Kingdom

Duration: 6 months

Travel: Regular travel to 4 different Data Centers in Corsham, Farnborough, Warwick, and Reading

Role: We require a strong Data Center Engineer comfortable working independently, assessing supplier work across 4 Data Centers. The engineer will work closely with the supplier, highlight issues, plan remediation activities, and provide hands-on support.

Qualifications: CDCTP and CDCMP certifications are required.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the manager in locating and auditing existing in-house and third-party processes.
• Review existing software and CMDB capabilities; develop correction actions to maintain systems.
• Capture access control methods and physical security needs.
• Create plans to migrate processes, procedures, and supplier mechanisms from third-party to client.
• Manage dependencies and risks.
• Stakeholder management.
• Manage and update CMDB and Network Discovery capabilities.
• Handle Change Management, ServiceNow, and E-Permits, including approval and creation.
• Capacity and Access Management.
• Provide safety briefings.
• Ensure everyone working in the Data Centers is inducted or escorted by an approved, inducted person.

Certifications:

Certified in one or both of the following:

• [List specific certifications here]

Personal Skills:

• Self-starter, results-driven, highly motivated.
• Exceptional planning and stakeholder management skills.
• Problem solver, capable of navigating uncertainties to find solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including listening, leadership, and flexibility to meet milestones.

Candidates should demonstrate these skills in their CV for consideration.

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