Senior Datacentre Technician

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Datacentre Technician in London to manage server hardware in a high-performance cloud environment. This shift role offers a unique opportunity for professional growth within Oracle's cloud infrastructure. Candidates should possess solid technical skills in data center design, system administration, and structured cabling. If you're ready to engage in a dynamic team setting while working with cutting-edge technologies, apply now.

Qualifications

• Experience in data center operations and hardware repair.
• Knowledge in Linux and/or Windows Server management.
• Ability to troubleshoot networking and systems issues.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain production server hardware on a 24/7 shift basis.
• Provide technical support as a liaison between teams.
• Adhere to Health & Safety processes consistently.

Skills

Data Center experience

Basic knowledge of data center design

Basic knowledge of airflow management

Strong structured cabling skills

Systems administration

Networking fundamentals

IT Hardware Concepts

Core OS Services

Job description

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This is a shift role, rotating weekly from early (7am-3pm) to late (3pm-11pm), based in Docklands.

Oracle is a global leader in cloud technology, providing cutting-edge solutions to help businesses transform and innovate. Our Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) team is dedicated to building secure, scalable, and highly performant cloud services.

This is a great opportunity for a Datacentre Technician to progress in their career in the hyperscale cloud context.

Responsibilities:

Working on 24/7 shift basis, act HW as support expert liaison to other technical teams & non-technical teams (e.g.: networking, compute, compliance, business operations)

• Understand internal customer problem and provide technical solution in timely manner
• Participate in the installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all production server hardware
• System board level repair and fault diagnosis to SLAs
• Planning and commissioning new rack positions
• Involvement with the design and commissioning of new whitespaces
• Structured cabling installation is a significant part of this position
• Keep up with the latest technologies and apply them appropriately
• Adherence to defined Health & Safety processes at all times
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team without friction
• Additional on premise work at customer locations may be required

Preferred Skills:

• Required Data Center experience:
• Basic knowledge of data center design, including electrical and cooling plant & operation thereof
• Basic knowledge of airflow management (hot aisle, cold aisle, containment etc.)
• Rack, stack equipment including commissioning of new racks
• Strong structured cabling skills on fibre & copper (e.g. looming, term & test)
• Required systems & hardware expertise:
• Systems administration (Linux and/or Windows Servers)
• Hardware repair, diagnosis & break / fix
• Networking fundamentals (DNS, TCP/IP, basic troubleshooting)
• IT Hardware Concepts (RAID, SAN, x86 architecture, SCSI, FC, ethernet, iLO)
• Base Operating System Installs and configuration
• Core OS Services: SSH, Telnet, RDP, FTP, NFS, DNS, DHCP etc

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and protected veteran status.