Datacenter Network Engineer

Summary: The Datacenter Network Engineer role involves leading critical infrastructure projects within a fast-paced data center environment. The position requires hands-on experience in troubleshooting and project execution, along with leadership capabilities to manage small teams. Candidates should possess a strong background in Data Center/IT Infrastructure operations and be prepared for flexible working conditions, including travel and after-hours support. This is a 1-year contract based in London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead critical infrastructure projects in a data center environment.
• Manage and mentor small teams of engineers (2-3 engineers).
• Perform troubleshooting of server and network hardware.
• Oversee structured cabling, fiber, and rack deployment.
• Utilize knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Work with MMR, MDF/IDF, cages, and shared DC environments.
• Support basic WAN/LAN, cloud, and OS upgrades.
• Handle incident management and stakeholder communication.
• Be flexible for travel, emergency support, and after-hours work.

Key Skills:

• 4+ years in Data Center/IT Infrastructure operations.
• Experience leading small teams (2-3 engineers).
• Strong server and network hardware troubleshooting skills.
• Expertise in structured cabling, fiber, and rack deployment.
• Knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Experience with MMR, MDF/IDF, cages, and shared DC environments.
• Basic WAN/LAN, cloud, and OS upgrade knowledge.
• Incident management and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to support installations and migrations, including working on ladders and scissor lifts.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT