Data Centre ICT Lab Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by NP Group
£380 Per day
Inside
Onsite
South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Data Centre Lab Engineer will support on-premises test labs for a global technology company, focusing on infrastructure management, documentation, and compliance. This role requires hands-on experience with data center operations, including equipment management and capacity planning. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to ensure optimal lab performance and adherence to best practices. The position is contract-based for six months, with the possibility of extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support on-prem test labs including pre-production build and test.
- Manage IP addresses, networks, and SANs.
- Ensure cabling is in place and systems have power.
- Conduct cable tracing and auditing.
- Document processes using Jira.
- Install and manage VMware and firewall technologies.
- Audit, update, and maintain accurate records of all data center assets.
- Assist in monitoring power, cooling, and space utilization.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.
- Collaborate with network, server, and storage teams for support.
- Assist with audits and inspections for compliance.
Key Skills:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in data center operations.
- Familiarity with data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools.
- Experience with physical network and server hardware.
- Good knowledge of on-prem IT infrastructure including x86 hardware, Windows, Linux, and virtualization platforms.
- Understanding of firmware lifecycle management.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
- Proficient in reading and updating technical documentation.
- Strong communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Data+ or CDCP are a plus.
Salary (Rate): £380.00/daily
City: South Yorkshire
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Position: Data Centre Lab Engineer (Contract)
Start Date: April 2026
Duration: 6 Month Contract (extendable)
Location: South Yorkshire, onsite 4 days a week
Rate: £350-380 per day (Inside IR35)
Reference: 20232
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data Center ICT Lab Engineer to join a Global technology company within their IT Infrastructure team. This person will need to 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
- VMware experience (enterprise virtualisation environments)
- Firewall technologies
- Juniper networking
- Enterprise switches
- Block storage and enterprise storage technologies
- Compute virtualisation
Documentation and Inventory Management:
- Audit, update and maintain accurate records of all data center assets, including equipment location, status, and configuration details.
- Ensure that all changes to the lab environment, including equipment additions, removals, and relocations, are accurately reflected in documentation such as asset management systems.
- Assist in maintaining and improving documentation standards and processes.
Capacity Planning and Monitoring:
- Assist in the monitoring of power, cooling, and space utilization to ensure optimal lab performance and to anticipate future needs.
- Collaborate with the IT Infrastructure team to plan for future capacity requirements, including new deployments and upgrades.
Compliance and Best Practices:
- Ensure that all work adheres to company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Implement and follow best practices including cable management, equipment labeling, and environmental monitoring.
Collaboration and Support:
- 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
Must Haves
- 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 a 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 are a plus.
Working Conditions:
Physical Requirements:
- 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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