- Company Name
- Insignis Talent
- Job Title
- Data Center Engineer
- Job Description
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Job Title: Data Center Engineer
Role Summary:
Field‑site engineer responsible for the physical deployment and validation of data‑center infrastructure over a 12‑month contract. Executes pre‑installation surveys, racks, cabling, testing, documentation, and health‑and‑safety compliance across multiple sites.
Expectations:
- 12‑month contract (possible extension to 18 months or permanent)
- Immediate start; full driving licence required; travel to multiple locations
- Work in live data‑center environments; perform hands‑on installation, testing, and documentation
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct detailed site surveys: confirm room & rack locations, measure cable and power routes, verify inter‑device links, produce survey outputs and documentation
- Execute physical build activities: rack and stack equipment, install structured cabling, fiber patching, copper connections, patch panels, and hydra cassettes
- Perform testing and validation: inspect fiber, complete power and light source tests, document pass results, label cabling and hardware per standards
- Deliver as‑built documentation: capture photographs, rack layouts, test results, and labeling diagrams
- Manage health‑and‑safety: complete site inductions, RAMS, permits, adhere to PPE, maintain housekeeping, and log non‑conformances
- Support design phase: review survey data, calculate rack space and clearances, validate equipment dimensions and power draw, produce final layout drawings and connectivity documentation
Required Skills:
- Proven experience with structured cabling (copper and fiber) and data‑center environments
- Hands‑on expertise in rack and stack, patching, ODF installation, and hydra cassette handling
- Ability to produce as‑built documentation and technical drawings
- Strong knowledge of data‑center H&S procedures and compliance standards
- Accuracy and precision in live environments; strong troubleshooting and issue remediation skills
Required Education & Certifications:
- Minimum secondary school diploma or equivalent;
- Relevant technical certifications preferred (e.g., CCNA, CompTIA A+, Certified Data Center Professional).
Portsmouth, United kingdom
On site
09-01-2026