Senior Data Center Hardware Lead

Insignis Talent; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne. This senior, hands-on role demands expertise in managing data centre infrastructure, including the installation and relocation of hardware. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, strong knowledge of data centre practices, and the ability to lead teams. Responsibilities include ownership of cabling standards and coordinating with facilities on power and cooling requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in data centre operations or infrastructure engineering.
• Strong knowledge of compute, storage, and networking hardware.
• Solid understanding of data centre best practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical build, installation, and relocation of hardware.
• Own rack layouts and cable management standards.
• Coordinate power and cooling with facilities teams.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Experience in data centre operations

Knowledge of compute hardware

Knowledge of storage hardware

Knowledge of networking hardware

Understanding of data centre best practice

Structured cabling knowledge (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4, fibre)

Knowledge of power distribution

Experience in lead engineer roles

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne. This senior, hands-on role demands expertise in managing data centre infrastructure, including the installation and relocation of hardware. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, strong knowledge of data centre practices, and the ability to lead teams. Responsibilities include ownership of cabling standards and coordinating with facilities on power and cooling requirements.