Senior Hardware Engineer - Portsmouth

Amour Recruitment; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Amour Recruitment seeks a Hardware Engineer for a reputable company in Portsmouth. The role involves overseeing infrastructure in various environments, necessitating strong technical skills and operational discipline. Responsibilities include implementation and management of best practices while leading a team. Candidates must have extensive experience in data center operations.

Benefits

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Free parking

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare

Dental cover

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years UK residency required.
• Must pass BS7858:2012 and HMG SC vetting.
• Clean driving license and current passport necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee build, deployment, maintenance, and decommissioning of infrastructure.
• Ensure best practices in installations, patching, labeling, and asset tracking.
• Manage risks and provide team leadership.

Skills

Data Center Operations

Infrastructure Engineering

Leadership

Job description

Client: Amour Recruitment

Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 32e97c4fc1fb

Job Views: 3

Posted: 12.07.2025

Expiry Date: 26.08.2025

Job Description:

Amour Recruitment is seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer to work for a reputable company based in Portsmouth.

You will be responsible for overseeing and executing the build, deployment, maintenance, and decommissioning of infrastructure (compute, storage, network) in their and their clients' build labs, data centers, and office environments. The ideal candidate will lead by example, ensuring best practices in installations, patching, labeling, and asset tracking, while also proactively managing risks and team leadership. This position requires a strong technical background, operational discipline, and proven leadership skills.

You must pass BS7858:2012 and HMG SC vetting, have a minimum of 5 years UK residency, hold a clean driving license, and possess a current passport with the flexibility to travel.

Personal requirements:

• Previous experience in data center operations or infrastructure engineering is essential
• Strong understanding of compute, storage, network hardware, configurations, firmware, software, and data center best practices
• Experience managing RAMS and risk assessments in critical environments
• Knowledge of structured cabling standards (Cat6/6a/OM3/OM4, fiber, etc.)
• Familiarity with power and cooling systems, including PDU configurations and load balancing

Hours: Monday to Friday, 0900 - 1730, with the ability to work out of hours, including nights and weekends. Travel to client sites will be compensated.

Benefits: 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), free parking, company pension scheme, private healthcare, dental cover, and more.

To apply for this opportunity, please contact us at 023 92 387925 or apply now.