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)

  • Collaborate on rack planning, cabling layouts, and airflow optimization

  • Install and test hardware including servers, switches, PDUs, and interconnects

  • Perform hardware diagnostics, firmware updates, and performance validation

  • Support high-speed interconnects (InfiniBand, Ethernet) and fiber/copper cabling

  • Follow best practices for data center operations, including asset tracking and documentation

  • Work under tight timelines with precision and attention to quality

Required Experience:
  • Proven experience deploying infrastructure in data centers or HPC environments

  • Strong understanding of server hardware, GPUs, and networking equipment

  • Experience with structured cabling (fiber and copper) and physical installation standards

  • Familiarity with BIOS/IPMI/BMC configuration and OS provisioning tools

  • Ability to read technical diagrams, rack elevation plans, and cabling schematics

  • Comfortable working hands-on in data center environments (lifting, racking, connecting, etc.)

Desirable Skills:
  • Previous work on AI, machine learning, or HPC cluster deployments

  • Experience with NVIDIA GPUs, DGX systems, or custom AI racks

  • Knowledge of Ansible, Redfish, PXE boot, or infrastructure automation tools

  • Certifications: CompTIA Server+, Cisco CCNA, BICSI, or similar

  • Understanding of thermal and power design for high-density environments

What We Offer:
  • Competitive day rate (dependent on experience and scope)

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI infrastructure deployments

  • Fast-paced, technical environment with a highly skilled team

  • 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