Data Center Operations Engineer

The role

You will deploy, maintain and support physical technology infrastructure across global data centre locations. This includes installing, cabling, and troubleshooting servers, network switches, and other equipment.

What you will do

• Support physical installation, maintenance and decommissioning of servers, network switches and other data centre equipment
• Rack, stack, cable and label equipment
• Install and manage copper, fibre and power cabling
• Carry out hardware break-fix activities including replacing failed components, cables, optics and power supplies
• Assist with new equipment deployments, upgrades, capacity expansions and site decommissions
• Complete basic hardware checks and troubleshooting on servers, switches, power equipment and connectivity
• Work from build documents, rack elevations, patching schedules and technical instructions
• Support hardware deliveries, stock management, spare parts, equipment movements and site logistics
• Work with colocation providers, vendors, remote hands and onsite engineers
• Maintain data centre cleanliness, cabling, labelling, security and general operational discipline

Required qualifications

• Some experience working in a data centre, IT infrastructure, network operations, hardware support or similar technical environment
• Hands-on experience installing or supporting servers, network devices, cabling or other IT hardware
• Basic understanding of servers, network switches, fibre, copper cabling and power connections
• A practical and methodical approach to physical work, troubleshooting and problem solving
• Strong attention to detail regarding cabling, labelling, documentation and build quality
• Comfortable following technical instructions, procedures and change plans
• Able to work safely and carefully within live data centre environments
• Good communication skills
• Organised and comfortable managing tasks, equipment, stock and documentation
• Willingness to learn new technologies and develop broader knowledge of data centre infrastructure
• Comfortable working as part of a globally distributed team
• Willingness to travel internationally when required

Benefits

• Discretionary performance-based bonuses
• Competitive benefits package

About the company

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager operating in all liquid asset classes. It is a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing.