Senior Platform Engineer

TieTalent; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology operations and cyber security is seeking a skilled Engineer for their Data Centre team. This permanent, full-time role involves managing the setup and support of infrastructure in both Clydebank and Hillington. Candidates should possess expertise in data hall design, server hardware, and network infrastructure, ensuring high standards of operational excellence are maintained within the datacentres, while enjoying extensive benefits and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

38.5 days annual leave including bank holidays

Up to five extra paid well-being days per year

20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave

Free private medical cover

Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work

Qualifications

• Experience/knowledge in the management of datacentres.
• Understanding of data hall design & layout including future planning.
• Familiarity with network cabling such as ethernet and fibre.

Responsibilities

• Manage the setup of new hardware and kit.
• Support decommissioning activities & safe removal of kit.
• Liaise with internal teams to support hardware error investigations.

Skills

Management of datacentres

Server hardware

Network cabling

Environmental controls

Job description

Business Unit:Technology Operations & Cyber Security – Core IAAS

Location: Located close to Clydebank/Hillington as Data Centre attendance is required at times during the day and on call

Contract Type:Permanent - Full Time

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Our Team

Our Data Centre team sit within the Core IAAS function and includes Storage Management, Mainframe and Networks.

We’re looking for an Engineer to bring expertise and knowledge in the management of our two Datacentres situated in Clydebank and Hillington.In the event of an incident, locality is key and the ability to travel to either site is essential.

Day to day you will help to build, implement, and support changes within the Datacentre environment and provide support to our partners and internal technical teams

What you’ll be doing

• Manage the setup of new hardware and kit in the physical datacentres
• Support decommissioning activities & safe removal of kit in the datacentres.
• work to move and transfer kit between the Glasgow datacentre sites.
• Liaise with internal teams to support the investigation of hardware errors and issues.
• Support the management of network cabling and network switches.
• Management of server power supplies to main distribution board
• Maintain an accurate inventory of physical kit at the datacentres.
• Carry out user access management for datacentres
• Support attestation and governance activities for the datacentres.
• Work with project, technical teams, and partners to ensure our solutions meet the organisation’s operational and strategic needs.
• Identification of risk and swift resolution of issues while maintaining excellent customer service.
• Improve our delivery through innovation, continuous improvement, and automation.

We need you to have

• Experience/knowledge in the management of datacentres.
• An understanding of data hall design & layout including future planning and environmental controls.
• Experience with server hardware.
• Familiarity of network cabling such as ethernet and fibre.
• Understanding of low voltage power supplies

Red Hot Rewards

• Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time)plus the option to buy more.
• Up to five extra paid well-being days per year.
• 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt.
• Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance.
• Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness.

And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one.

Feeling insatiably curious about this role?If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out.

We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin, so happy to talk flexible working with you.

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