Data Centre Engineer

Data Centre Analyst (Contract) – Wokingham
Location: Wokingham (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)
Contract Duration: 6 months
Rate: £380 – £400/day (Inside IR35)
Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe and reliable operation of the data centre estate.
  
• Conduct regular IT asset audits to maintain compliance and data accuracy.
  
• Maintain DCIM tools (e.g., Nlyte) to monitor capacity limits.
  
• Manage changes and risks through formal Change Control Processes.
  
• Raise and resolve change or incident tickets within SLAs.
  
• Provide incident management support and troubleshoot issues.
  
• Represent the data centre in workshops, CABs, and multidisciplinary events.
  
• Validate technical designs for safe housing and supportability of systems.
  
• Deliver data centre inductions and maintain access records.
  
• Prepare for and complete internal and external audits.
  
• Required Qualifications & Experience:
  
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Geoinformatics, or related field.
  
• 10+ years in IT infrastructure/solution architecture, with at least 5 years in GIS platforms.
  
• Experience with Azure cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices.
  
• Strong understanding of geospatial technologies (e.g., ESRI, QGIS, FME, GeoServer).
  
• Experience with legacy GIS systems (Intergraph, Smallworld) and data migration.
  
• Familiarity with AI/ML applications in geospatial data quality and analytics.
  
• Agile delivery experience with cross-functional team leadership.
  Desirable Skills:
  
• Experience with DCIM tools such as Nlyte.
  
• Previous involvement in audits and compliance activities.
  
• Knowledge of incident/change management within ITIL frameworks