DCIM Technician - FTC

Formula One; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Formula One is seeking a DCIM Technician for a 12-month fixed-term contract at their Biggin Hill office. The role involves supporting the F1 Media and Technology Centre, managing DCIM software, and ensuring efficient cabling and data center operations. Ideal candidates will have extensive data center experience and technical skills in cabling systems and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a Data Centre environment.
• Experience managing DCIM platforms (e.g., Sunbird, Nlyte).
• Thorough knowledge of Copper and Fibre cabling systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily and event support at the F1 Media and Technology Centre.
• Install, terminate, and test copper and fiber optic cables.
• Manage day-to-day operation of the DCIM software.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Tools

Fluke

OTDR

Job description

Job Title: DCIM Technician

Formula 1 encompasses a broad range of disciplines across various industry sectors, leveraging the talents of technicians, engineers, media rights specialists, and experts in digital and traditional media, marketing, and communications. Our activities include timekeeping, software development, broadcast engineering, and content creation, making us truly the 11th Formula 1 team.

We are seeking a DCIM Technician for our Race Engineering & Infrastructure team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, based at our Biggin Hill office. Do you have what it takes to be part of the world’s premier sport and entertainment spectacle?

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide daily and event support at the F1 Media and Technology Centre.
• Install, terminate, and test copper and fiber optic cables (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, fiber optic).
• Perform troubleshooting, fault-finding, and repairs on cabling systems.
• Collaborate with the Technical Services team to support teams at the MTC.
• Label and document equipment and cabling infrastructure accurately.
• Monitor data centre capacity and forecast future needs.
• Assist with building site monitoring systems to ensure operational efficiency in technical areas.
• Conduct routine checks and respond to alarms in technical areas.
• Install and test rack and technical workstation power distribution equipment and cabling.
• Maintain detailed records of data centre and technical area configurations.
• Perform racking/stacking, patching, break-fix tasks, decommissioning, infrastructure installations, and rack modifications.
• Manage day-to-day operation of the DCIM software.
• Create, maintain, and support technical centre processes.
• Provide service desk support for technical centre work requests.

About You:

• Extensive experience in a Data Centre environment.
• Experience managing DCIM platforms (e.g., Sunbird, Nlyte).
• Thorough knowledge of Copper and Fibre cabling systems.
• Ability to use cable testing and certification tools (e.g., Fluke, OTDR).
• Experience with power and connectivity patching.
• Knowledge of low voltage power systems, UPSs, power distribution, and generators.
• Experience working in live broadcast environments.
• Understanding of fire and life safety systems (Vesda and Inergen).
• Familiarity with BMS & SCADA Systems.
• Troubleshooting skills in server and storage hardware, network cabling & protocols (TCP/IP, SNMP), power, and cooling systems.
• Experience with 24/7 shift work.
• Ability to work under pressure independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, organization, and record-keeping skills.
• Full UK/EU Driving License.

Division: Technical