Salary: £140,800 - 149,760 per year
Requirements
Strong hands-on experience with data centre hardware, including server racking, cabling, physical builds and hardware troubleshooting
Practical experience with server management consoles such as Dell iDRAC, HPE iLO or Lenovo XClarity
Working knowledge of VMware and understanding of how physical infrastructure connects to virtualised environments
Solid understanding of SAN and storage infrastructure, particularly physical hardware and connectivity
Experience using Jira to manage workloads, sprints and task allocation
Previous experience leading or managing a technical team, ideally of around six people
Experience in financial services or another highly regulated environment is advantageous
Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day operation of the data centre lab, maintaining hardware processes, records, audits and documentation to a high standard
Manage the lifecycle of physical infrastructure, including provisioning, installation, racking, cabling, configuration and decommissioning
Oversee certification and validation testing of new server and component hardware against core platforms
Support integration of physical hardware with VMware environments and connectivity between hardware and virtualisation layers
Provide senior-level technical support and escalation for the lab team, including rebuilding environments for major incident investigations and P1 recreation
Coordinate technical activities with software, network, floor management and customer teams
Manage team capacity and workload through Jira, including sprint planning, task allocation and prioritisation across BAU and project work
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We are seeking an experienced Data Centre Lab Manager to take ownership of a busy on-premise lab supporting a major UK financial services organisation. This hands-on, hardware-focused leadership role combines data centre responsibilities with day-to-day management of a team of around six engineers and close collaboration across software, networking, floor management and customer teams. The role is based in Yorkshire, with three days on site per week, on a six-month contract, inside IR35, at £560-£585 per day. We are Oscar Associates (UK) Limited, acting as the Employment Business for this vacancy.
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Data Center Lab Manager - Yorkshire And The Humber in Sheffield employer: Oscar Associates Limited
Join a dynamic and innovative team as an IP Services Engineer, where you will thrive in a collaborative work culture that values technical expertise and problem-solving skills. Our company offers competitive benefits, including professional development opportunities and a commitment to employee growth, all within a large enterprise technology environment that prioritises service reliability and performance. Located in a vibrant area, we provide a stimulating workplace that encourages creativity and teamwork, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
