ICT Data Centre Lab Engineer

Position: Data Centre IT Lab Engineer (Contract). Start Date: ASAP. Duration: 6-month contract (extendable). Location: South Yorkshire, onsite 3-4 days a week. Rate: £350-380 per day (Inside IR35).

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data Center ICT Lab Engineer to join a Global technology company within their IT Infrastructure team. Hands‑on infrastructure engineering experience – VMware, storage and server technology, an engineer who can independently test and validate systems in a controlled lab environment and troubleshoot when things don’t go to plan.

Responsibilities

• Support on‑prem test labs, including
• Pre Production build & test
• Managing IP addresses
• Networks / SANs
• Ensure cabling is in place
• Systems have power
• Cable tracing / auditing
• Documentation – Jira
• Installation / demises / kit‑nives
• Firewall technologies
• Juniper networking
• Enterprise switches
• Block storage and enterprise storage technologies
• Compute virtualisation
• Documentation and inventory management
• Capacity planning and monitoring
• Assist in monitoring power, cooling, and space utilization
• Collaborate with IT Infrastructure team to plan for future capacity requirements, including new deployments and upgrades
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements; implement best practices including cable management, equipment labeling, and environmental monitoring
• Work closely with network, server, and storage teams to support their needs within the data center, including provisioning of space and power
• Provide hands‑on support for equipment installations, demises, moves, and troubleshooting as needed
• Assist with audits and inspections to ensure the lab remains compliant with all relevant standards and regulations

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in data center operations role, with hands‑on experience in equipment decommissioning, space optimization, and infrastructure documentation.
• Familiarity with data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools and asset management software.
• Experience with physical network and server hardware, including installation, cabling, and troubleshooting.
• Good knowledge of on‑prem IT infrastructure including x86 hardware, Windows, Linux and virtualization platforms, security, networking and storage technologies.
• Familiarity with out‑of‑band management platforms (iLO, iDRAC, XCC, Redfish).
• Understanding of firmware lifecycle management.
• Experience creating run‑book documentation.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in reading and updating technical documentation, including floor plans and network diagrams.
• Knowledge of data center best practices, including power and cooling management, cable management, and environmental monitoring.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Good understanding of lab testing best practices.
• Automation tools experience.

Certifications

• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Data+, Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP), or similar.

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs) as needed.
• Some walking and standing in a data center/lab environment.

Work Environment

Remote, office and data center/lab environment.

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