Data Centre Technician

Corsham / Bath, SN13

£28,000 - £32,000 plus generous benefits package and lots of career progression.

Keywords: Data Centre, Technician, Support, Engineer, Data Cabling, Copper Cabling, Fibre Cabling, SC Cleared, Server, Network, Storage, Hardware, Patching, Firewall

My client is a large, innovative IT, cloud and communications services provider with multiple sites across the UK and abroad. They have a fantastic reputation and a loyal client base and can offer a proven career path due to their size and standing in the market. Due to expansion, they are looking for a Data Centre Technician to join their team on a permanent basis.

The Data Centre Technician is responsible for providing customer support to a large and diverse client base, ensuring service levels are maintained and the ticketing system is fully up to date.

We are looking for a candidate with experience of working as a Data Centre Technician, with some experience of data cabling (copper and fibre), who is looking to progress their career within a fantastic organisation.

The Data Centre Technician Duties:  

Installation of server, network and storage hardware with associated cabling/patching

Perform cabling/patching duties of both copper and fibre for a variety of different client requirements

Decommission hardware and prepare for shipping whilst coordinating with third party couriers

Perform various remote hands duties within Data Centres which include power cycling equipment, replacing failed hardware components, re-seating network cards and testing cabling

Perform regular checks for network activity, firewall status and display errors through LED alerts or system monitoring tools

Perform audit work for clients cabling and hardware and produce supporting documentation

Work closely with both internal and external client teams to assist in diagnosis and resolution of incidents across a range of technologies

Act as an access host for visitors of our clients to their Data Centre’s

Maintain a professional and disciplined approach at all times when working within client Data Centre’s

Uphold adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 20000 & ITIL standards and best practices

Manage and process Access, Remote hands and delivery tickets for co-location clients and internal works

Ensure Data Centre’s are in a clean and presentable manor at all times

Gain understanding of basic support functions within the Data Centre with a view to progress into other roles within the Data Centre and the wider business

Participate in 24x7x365 on call rota (Monday to Friday only), with shifts of 6am – 3.20pm, 10am – 6.30pm and 2.30pm to 11pm.

Data Centre Technician – Over to you!

Must meet SC and BPSS security clearance vetting and approval requirements

Ability to work well under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and being able to make informed decisions

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Full UK Driving License and personal car is essential for this position

Logical in your approach to troubleshooting, problem solving and fault diagnosis

Ability to take ownership of issues and following through to resolution

Willingness to learn with friendly, professional and flexible attitude

In return, my client offers the chance to learn incredibly quickly within a fast-paced environment and the chance to fast-track your career within a large organisation using cutting edge technology. Sound interesting and something you would love to be part of? Apply today!

Integral Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in regard to this vacancy