- Location: Farnborough, Berkshire, United Kingdom
ONNEC Group are a leading independent technology partner and global integrator, with over 30 years experience, and a 800+ team of global experts, specialising in providing end-to-end connectivity solutions that propel organisations everywhere.
From structured cabling to managed services, our end-to-end services give infrastructure that can be completely replied on. Design. Build. Deploy. Optimise. We offer a complete solution for business connectivity.
We are a rapidly growing organisation and finding and retaining the highest calibre of people is fundamental to us for the success of our business, we work hard to create a challenging, supportive and satisfying working environment for all our employees. ONNEC has successfully achieved the Investors in Diversity Foundational Award for our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
The Data CentreManageris a key position in the delivery of Telecoms Cabling Infrastructure Support Services toOnnec GroupClients. Reporting to theService Delivery Manager,the Data CentreManagerwill be site based and be responsible for the delivery of Moves, Adds and Changes (MAC) work and Business As Usual (BAU) works at a client Data Centre (In certain circumstance this may be multiple Data Centre and/or may include some Campus Sites).
TheData CentreManageris responsibleforthe planning and smooth implementation of the day to day activities for all Campus sites.
Working withthe clientandServiceDelivery Managerto improve the operational systems; processes and procedures in support of enhanced service deliverables and management reporting.
What you’ll be doing as our Data CentreManager:
Reporting & Administration
- Submit regular reports, timesheets, and expenses within deadlines
- Maintain accurate documentation in line with ONNEC and client processes
- Track daily activities, task completion, incidents, and project status
Operations & Working Pattern
- Support 24/7 data centre operations (BAU and project work)
- Work flexible hours as required
- Adhere to leave restrictions aligned with management coverage
Installations & Decommissioning
- Install and remove racks, servers, and hardware equipment
- Perform equipment restacking and relocation within sites
- Decommission and remove redundant infrastructure
- Install power distribution units (PDUs)
- Label equipment appropriately
Cabling & Connectivity
- Patch network and connect equipment within racks
- Support cabling infrastructure and hardware connectivity
Asset Movement & Site Support
- Move equipment across site locations (including stores)
- Support mechanical and electrical provisioning (with CRE teams)
- Conduct technology room inspections
- Assist with alarm investigations
- Identify and report redundant infrastructure
- Support tracking and management of infrastructure assets
Access & Security Control
- Manage visitor access to data centre environments
- Escort and supervise third parties and internal teams
- Support site security processes
What we’re looking for in our Data CentreManager:
- Relevant experienceworking in banking IT environment.
- Relevant experience in a Data Centre Moves Adds and Changes environment (IT Hardware deployment).
- Extensive experience in structured cabling installation, fault finding and testing with fluke test equipment.
- Thorough knowledge of structured cabling standards and cable types (FTP,UTP & Optical Fibre)
- Self-starter, organized, detailed-oriented and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Prioritization skills and multitasking ability.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Expert knowledge of Asset Management Systems
- Expert knowledge of Ticketing Systems
- Expert understanding of complex change management and service delivery processes.
- Ability to mentor and train new starters on all systems, processes and procedures.
- Ability to approve / sign off training modules.
- Ability to lead / supervise shift activities.
- Ability to lead / supervise special projects from design through to handover.
- Experienced Service Delivery professional.
- Support in a large-scale and diverse environment of incident management, escalation procedures and project delivery disciplines.
- Supervisory of people and management skills.
- Experience of managing 3rd parties and 3rd party delivered services
- Satisfactory Skills Matrix score
- Be an ambassador for Onnec Group Managed Services, working across the business to provide effective communication and build relationships with other teams to ensure effective dialogue and cooperation between departments.
- COMPTIA Server+
- COMPTIA Network+
Preferred but not Essential
- Previous training / qualifications within Information Technology field.
- Information Technology Infrastructure Library – Foundation & Expert (ITIL®)
If you feel you have the required skills and experience, click apply now to be considered as ourData CentreManager – we’d love to hear from you!
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