AI Infrastructure Deployment Engineer
Job Title: AI Infrastructure Deployment Engineer (Contract)Location: UK/ Europe Contract Length: Up to 10 weeks Rate: Competitive daily rate, based on experience
About the Role:We are looking for a hands-on Infrastructure Engineer with proven experience in the physical and technical deployment of AI-ready environments. This role is critical to building the foundational infrastructure that supports machine learning, high-performance computing (HPC), and GPU-based workloads. The ideal candidate will be experienced in deploying compute nodes, networking, storage, and supporting infrastructure in data centre or enterprise environments.
You’ll play a key role in configuring, testing, and deploying servers, networking equipment, and cabling in support of GPU-based compute clusters. You will work alongside hardware engineers, data center operations teams, and network architects to ensure fast, reliable, and secure deployments.
Key Responsibilities:-
Deploy and configure physical AI infrastructure (e.g., GPU servers, high-speed networking, storage systems)
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Collaborate on rack planning, cabling layouts, and airflow optimization
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Install and test hardware including servers, switches, PDUs, and interconnects
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Perform hardware diagnostics, firmware updates, and performance validation
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Support high-speed interconnects (InfiniBand, Ethernet) and fiber/copper cabling
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Follow best practices for data center operations, including asset tracking and documentation
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Work under tight timelines with precision and attention to quality
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Proven experience deploying infrastructure in data centers or HPC environments
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Strong understanding of server hardware, GPUs, and networking equipment
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Experience with structured cabling (fiber and copper) and physical installation standards
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Familiarity with BIOS/IPMI/BMC configuration and OS provisioning tools
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Ability to read technical diagrams, rack elevation plans, and cabling schematics
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Comfortable working hands-on in data center environments (lifting, racking, connecting, etc.)
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Previous work on AI, machine learning, or HPC cluster deployments
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Experience with NVIDIA GPUs, DGX systems, or custom AI racks
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Knowledge of Ansible, Redfish, PXE boot, or infrastructure automation tools
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Certifications: CompTIA Server+, Cisco CCNA, BICSI, or similar
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Understanding of thermal and power design for high-density environments
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Competitive day rate (dependent on experience and scope)
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Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI infrastructure deployments
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Fast-paced, technical environment with a highly skilled team
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Potential for future contracts on extended projects
- Company
- Cerco
- Location
- London, South East, England, United Kingdom
- Employment Type
- Contractor
- Salary
- £300 - £500 per day
- Posted
- Company
- Cerco
- Location
- London, South East, England, United Kingdom
- Employment Type
- Contractor
- Salary
- £300 - £500 per day
- Posted