Technical Data Centre Consultant

Salary: £36,000 – £43,200 per year

Innovation is at the core of my client and has been since its inception in 2002. They wholly own their superfast Network, and their fusion of complementary technologies – a carrier-class Network and Cloud infrastructure – means they can deliver enterprise applications at wire speed for a superior end-user experience.

Position: Technical Data Centre Consultant

Location: Farnborough, United Kingdom

Job Type: Permanent

This role is a combination of skill sets, from solutions, project management and Technical Support.

Looking for a 3rd line technical consultant with the ability to manage bids, and validate the solutions. Liaise with various stakeholders including fibre installers.

Prerequisites:
– Commutable distance from to Farnborough
– Driving licence Already has SC clearance or the ability to gain SC clearance
– Technical: Data centre management tool – DCIM (Patch Manager) Router-based not so much server-based, routing switches, internet connectivity Not configuring its understanding how the network is put together Ability to translate Patching and routing diagrams Small projects data centre experience
– This individual will Travel between Farnborough and Corsham and potentially further afield
– 9-5 pm office-based access to pool car

Tasks:
– Provide a communications channel between the Field Services Team and any project planning installations in the Data Centres.
– Ability to acquire comprehensive knowledge of structure cable design and implementation.
– Responsible for recording and planning cable runs in the Data Centre Infrastructure tool, identifying any issues and creating installation plans for our third-party installation team.
– Represent Operations at both regular customer liaison and project-related progress meetings, ensuring proactively that the interests of the group are considered alongside all technical and procedural changes.
– Liaise with Technology technical teams on behalf of Field Services with respect to Data Centre installations.
– Promote with the customer, both internally within Technology, and throughout the company, a helpful, amenable, and positive image for the Operations team; this to be achieved through constructive and cooperative engagement with all areas.
– Organise, plan, and prioritise work as required in line with overall agreed priorities. Operate under own initiative seeking guidance when required.
– To provide expert-level Technical Consultancy in a Pre and Post Sales Capacity
– To consult with clients in identifying business requirements and to design and propose fit-for-purpose technical IT solutions.
– To author and produce high-quality proposals, design and configuration documentation, project plans and technical in-depth reports.
– Support the Data Centre sales team in a presales/consultancy capacity.
– To provide advanced 3rd line support and Problem Management expertise.
– Liaise with all Data Centre third-party clients & suppliers, assist management with the governance of these strategic vendors.

Knowledge and experience required:
– Experience working in a Data Centre environment
– Good knowledge of Data Centre cabling infrastructure
– Previous experience using a Data Centre Infrastructure Management tool (e.g. Nlyte)
– Security clearance or willingness to be Security cleared.
– Working knowledge of Networking expertise; Including but not limited to.
– Installation, configuration, testing & diagnostics
– Advanced Switching, Routing & Load-balancing of critical high-availability infrastructure
– Infrastructure Solution design, proposal & implementation
– 5 years experience delivering and supporting IT infrastructures utilising the technologies detailed above.

Advantageous but not essential:
– Excellent Microsoft Infrastructure Experience including a hands-on Knowledge of Microsoft server platforms.
– Technical knowledge of secure IT infrastructures, applications, IT security policies and enforcement.
– Experience in supporting secure IT infrastructures.
– Comprehensive Microsoft Excel knowledge
– VMware ESX and vCentre
– Cisco switch management
– Cisco Firewall management
– Understanding of ITIL system management

Non-Negotiables:

Experience with
– DCIM (Patch Manager)
– Router
– Switching

Language: English

Salary on offer: 30k-36k per annum

Benefits:
– Car
– Pension
– Parking
– Healthcare

Please apply by sending your CV, availability/notice period and wage expectation.

Contact Person: Elvis Eckardt