SC-Cleared Data Centre Engineer - Shift Premium

DXC Technology Philippines; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology is recruiting Data Centre Engineers for roles based around Sevenoaks in Kent with regular attendance at Maidstone. Candidates should be willing to undergo SC clearance and possess transport due to access to multiple sites.

The role emphasizes hardware diagnostics, power-cycling, cabling inspections, and routine system builds, with a focus on precise, quality-driven work in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of IT operations in a large organisation.
• Fluency in English (speaking, reading and writing).
• Capacity to understand and clarify customer expectations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect status indicators on customer equipment and report status.
• Perform power-cycles of equipment per detailed instructions.
• Inspect cabling and test paths for conformance.
• Connect a Crash Cart to assist diagnosis of failed reboots or power cycles.
• Mount media in identified drives as part of system builds or diagnosis.
• Activate hardware controls and replace hot-swappable components as instructed.

Skills

Data centre operations

Security clearance

Server hardware

Professional communication

Microsoft Windows

MS Office

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Professional certification in a relative field

Professional degree in a technical discipline

Job description

DXC Technology is recruiting Data Centre Engineers for roles based around Sevenoaks in Kent with regular attendance at Maidstone. Candidates should be willing to undergo SC clearance and possess transport due to access to multiple sites.

The role emphasizes hardware diagnostics, power-cycling, cabling inspections, and routine system builds, with a focus on precise, quality-driven work in a secure environment.