Data Centre Engineer

Job Description

We are hiring Data Centre Engineers for our client based in Sevenoaks in Kent with regular attendance at Maidstone site. This is a secure environment requiring security clearance and as a result we invite applications from UK nationals who hold or are willing to undergo SC clearance due to account requirements. The role will involve working both dayshift/night shift hours and we offer a generous shift allowance as a result.

Due to frequency of attendance at both sites, we require candidates who can drive and have their own transport.

Visually inspect status indicators (LEDs) on Customer Equipment and report status to Customer.

Perform a power-cycle of an item of Customer Equipment pursuant to the detailed, written instructions provided by Customer in the Intervention Request.

Perform a visual inspection of power and cabling connectivity.

Inspect all cabling for proper seating pursuant to detailed, written instructions provided by Customer in the Intervention Request.

Test cable paths for conformance with performance standards pursuant to detailed, written instructions provided by Customer in the Intervention Request.

Connect a Crash Cart (KVM) to assist diagnosis of failed reboots or power cycles pursuant to detailed, written instructions provided by Customer in the Intervention Request.

Mount media in identified drives as part of system builds or diagnosis pursuant to detailed, written instructions provided by Customer in the Intervention Request.

Activate hardware controls pursuant to detailed, written instructions provided by Customer in the Intervention Request; and Replace hot-swappable components pursuant to detailed, written instructions provided by Customer in the Intervention Request.

• Basic understanding of IT operations in a large organisation
• Strong loyalty with regard to data and DC facility security
• Fluency in the local language (speaking, reading and writing)
• Fluency in English (speaking, reading and writing)
• Ability to work precisely and quality oriented
• Flexibility and willingness to cope with unexpected problems and situations.
• A general technical orientation
• Competent and professional communication with a commercial attitude over the phone
• Capacity to understand and clarify customer expectations effectively
• Capacity to manage customer expectations and interactions effectively
• Basic understanding of server HW (console, devices )
• Ability to handle various types of media, devices and libraries
• Generic media knowledge (will provide training for specific or customer specific equipment)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office environment and general PC hardware
• Basic understanding of Networking Preferred
• Data centre operations experience
• Familiarity with structures and processes
• Professional certification in a relative field
• A professional degree in a technical discipline

To satisfy our contractual obligations with clients, the candidate will be required to pass standard Criminal Records checks. Additional background checks may be required by certain customers. You will also be required to agree to DXC's Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation, and Conflict of Interest Agreements. DXC Technology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, colour, religious creed, national origin, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age (40 or over), or genetic information.

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