Datacentre Engineers

LA International; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking a hands-on Data Centre Technician to join a security-critical team in Stevenage. You will work in live data centre environments, decommissioning servers or storage hardware and maintaining accurate asset records.

The role requires practical knowledge of enterprise server/storage hardware, rack-mounted equipment handling, and adherence to change-control procedures. Some travel between three data centre locations is expected, and eligibility for security clearance is

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in live data centre environments.
• Experience decommissioning servers, storage or infrastructure.
• Practical knowledge of enterprise server/storage hardware; rack-mounted equipment.
• Experience tracing/disconnecting Ethernet, fibre-channel/SAN and power connections.
• Understanding of enterprise storage infrastructure and cabling.

Responsibilities

• Install or remove rack-mounted server/storage hardware in live data centres.
• Trace and disconnect Ethernet, Fibre Channel/SAN and power connections.
• Maintain accurate hardware asset and inventory records.
• Work within formal change-control processes and follow security procedures.
• Travel between three data centre locations as required.

Skills

Live data centre experience

Rack-mounted equipment handling

Cable tracing

Secure data sanitisation

CMDB/ITAM experience

Change-control processes

Documentation

Travel between data centres

Tools

CMDB

IT Asset Management Systems

Job description

• Proven hands-on experience working within live data centre environments.
• Previous experience undertaking server, storage or infrastructure decommissioning.
• Strong practical knowledge of enterprise server and storage hardware. Experience installing/removing rack-mounted equipment and working safely within data centre racks.
• Experience tracing and disconnecting Ethernet, fibre-channel/SAN and power connectivity.
• Understanding of enterprise storage infrastructure and associated cabling.
• Experience handling HDDs, SSDs and other data-bearing media securely.
• Knowledge of secure data sanitisation, media destruction and chain-of-custody requirements.
• Experience maintaining accurate hardware asset and inventory records.
• Experience working with CMDB and/or IT asset-management systems.
• Ability to work from rack elevations, asset lists, implementation plans and technical documentation.
• Experience working within formal change-control and change-management processes.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to equipment identification.
• Ability to recognise unexpected dependencies or discrepancies and elevate appropriately rather than proceeding without authorisation.
• Good written documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while following defined technical and security procedures.
• Ability and willingness to travel between all three data centre locations.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks.

LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.