Data Center Engineer - 12 month contract - Government - DV Clearance - Reading onsite

I am partnering with a secure government services client who are looking for an experienced Data Centre Engineer to join their team.

You will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting critical infrastructure in a full-time, onsite data centre role in the Reading area. You will work hands-on with a wide range of hardware, networking and power technologies in a highly secure environment.

Due to the urgency and nature of the work, we are ideally looking for a sole British National with active DV clearance preferred.

Some of the work you will be involved in, includes:

• Maintaining and supporting infrastructure and computer equipment within secure data centres.
• Installing, upgrading and swapping hardware appliances and line-replaceable items.
• Working with power technologies and fibre/copper patching in line with data centre standards.
• Diagnosing faults using structured techniques, with and without test equipment.
• Investigating issues, identifying root causes and advising product teams on physical constraints.
• Ensuring documentation, procedures and standards are accurate and kept up to date, and liaising with vendors on compatibility and compliance.

I am therefore keen to speak with candidates who have

• Experience working with infrastructure and computer equipment in data centres.
• Good understanding of infrastructure technologies, networking concepts and data centre best practices.
• Familiarity with fault-finding methods and health and safety in a data centre environment.
• Experience across hardware appliance types, installations, power and patching mediums.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently when needed.
• Experience working with vendors on compatibility and compliance.
• Strong documentation skills for procedures and standards.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, able to commute and stay overnight when needed.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including on-call and overtime.
• Relevant qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security or Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience (desirable).
• Experience working with Agile methodologies (desirable).

Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration!