Security Commissioning Engineer (Data Centers)

Cento; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 50.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Travel allowances

Home-based work with site visits

Vendor training and certification

Work on large data centre projects

Descripción de la vacante

Cento is seeking a Security Commissioning Engineer to commission enterprise security systems in data centres. You will test, configure, start-up and document commissioning activities across on-site and remote phases, coordinating with installation teams, IT departments, and project managers.

You’ll bring hands-on security systems experience, vendor certifications, and strong IT skills to support bids, advise on design, and manage multiple projects with travel across the UK and internationally.

Formación

• At least 2 years’ experience with data centre security systems.
• Training in network design, installation and maintenance, plus other networking, VM or server certifications.
• Enterprise-level vendor certifications such as Lenel OnGuard Expert, CCURE Level 4, or Genetec ETC/STC.

Responsabilidades

• Commission data centre security systems end to end: configuration, programming, start-up, testing, FAT, customer training and close-out documentation.
• Give technical guidance to installation teams and coordinate project managers, engineers and contractors in line with the client’s commissioning process.
• Prepare and maintain commissioning records, including site observations, test results and checklists.
• Work with project teams and client IT departments so that scope and interfaces are delivered.
• Troubleshoot IT, networking and software issues on projects and support the service team on complex calls.
• Support bids as a subject matter expert for sales and design teams.
• Identify project risks early and plan actions to protect cost and programme.
• Prepare and review submittal documents, including schematics and technical literature.
• Recommend new products, tools and ways of working to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Conocimientos

Data centre security

Security systems experience

Vendor certifications

Networking certifications

IT programming and troubleshooting

Project management

Communication skills

Driving license

Herramientas

Lenel OnGuard

CCURE

Genetec

S2

Axis / Milestone

Descripción del empleo

Security Commissioning Engineer – Data Centres

Location: UK, home-based with national and international travel (up to 50%)

Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 + benefits, travel and overnight allowances

The company

Our client is a global, service-led systems integrator delivering security, fire and life safety solutions to blue-chip customers worldwide. They are growing their data centre team and need an experienced Security Commissioning Engineer to deliver high-profile projects for some of the world’s largest data centre operators.

The role

You’ll work with the data centre operations team, both remotely and on site at key project stages, to test and commission enterprise security systems. You’ll oversee installation quality, configure systems, support client network setup, and act as a technical expert for the wider business.

Key responsibilities

• Commission data centre security systems end to end: configuration, programming, start-up, testing, FAT, customer training and close-out documentation.
• Give technical guidance to installation teams, and coordinate project managers, engineers and contractors in line with the client’s commissioning process.
• Prepare and maintain commissioning records, including site observations, test results and checklists.
• Work with project teams and client IT departments so that all scope and system interfaces are planned and delivered.
• Troubleshoot IT, networking and software issues on projects, and support the service team on complex calls.
• Support sales and design teams on bids as a subject matter expert.
• Identify project risks early and help put plans in place to protect cost and programme.
• Prepare and review submittal documents, including schematics and technical literature.
• Recommend new products, tools and ways of working that improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.

What you’ll need

• At least 2 years’ experience with data centre security systems.
• Hands-on experience with at least one of C-Cure, Lenel, Honeywell, S2, Genetec, Axis or Milestone.
• Enterprise-level vendor certification is highly desirable, such as Lenel OnGuard Expert, CCURE Level 4, or Genetec ETC/STC.
• Training in network design, installation and maintenance, plus other networking, VM or server certifications.
• Strong programming, troubleshooting and IT skills.
• Ability to manage several projects at once and work on your own initiative.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence dealing with clients and site teams.
• A full, clean driving licence, and willingness to travel in the UK and internationally, including overnight stays.

What’s on offer

• A competitive basic salary of £50,000–£65,000, depending on experience and certifications.
• Home-based working between site visits.
• Travel and overnight allowances.
• Ongoing vendor training and certification.
• Work on large, technically advanced data centre projects with a global market leader.