Data Centre Analyst (SC Cleared)

Role/Job title Data Centre Analyst (Active SC Cleared) Work Location Primary location Wokingham, essential weekly travel to other locations including Warwick, Corsham, Farnborough, and Reading with short notice.

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Role type
- Permanent/Fixed Term/ Contracting Contracting Mode of working Hybrid /office based Hybrid If Hybrid, how many days are required in office? 5 days- need to travel with short notice Number of positions 1 Duration of assignment Initial 6 months and will be extended depending on candidate performance.

Any other working conditions
- travel/on call/shifts Required to travel to office for Adhoc requests.

To be published on job boards from below onwards (Add 3 personalised It Means More bullet points (see p.3); this section should be tailored based on specific requirements) The primary objective of the Data Centre Technical Analyst is to deliver comprehensive technical support to all parties involved in running the Data Centre estate.

Key responsibilities include liaising with suppliers such as National Grid Property, Mitie, Vodafone, M-Group and Verizon, and ensuring that all works comply with established operational processes.

The analyst manages data centre capacity, including airflow and power analysis, identifies and implements efficiency improvements, oversees audit compliance (including IT Asset Audits), manages physical security and access control, and supports incident management activities.

The role also encompasses process review and improvement and providing technical expertise to all parties operating within the data centre estate.

Out-of-hours work and participation in an on-call incident management rota may be required.

The Role Your responsibilities: Ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the data centre estate to protect housed services.

Conducting regular IT asset audits to uphold data accuracy and compliance.

Maintaining accuracy in the Nlyte or equivalent DCIM tool to monitor capacity limits.

Managing changes and risks through the Change Control Process.

Raising change or incident tickets as necessary.

Providing incident management support within defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Representing the data centre estate in CABs, workshops, and multidisciplinary events.

Validating technical designs to ensure safe housing and supportability.

Delivering data centre inductions and maintaining access records to meet safety requirements.

Preparing for and completing all required audits.

Essential skills/knowledge/experience: (Up to 10, Avoid repetition) Must have a valid current SC Clearance.

Must have own vehicle and be able to travel to 5 locations at short notice.

Minimum 12 months experience working within a data centre environment.

Background in installing and de-installing IT equipment in data centres.

Knowledge and experience with the ITIL framework.

In-depth knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems supporting data centres, such as generators, UPS, and cooling systems.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: (As applicable) The analyst must draw upon experience and technical acumen to guide and support all stakeholders interfacing with the Data Centres.

A strong grasp of both IT infrastructure (compute, storage, network) and facilities management (power, cooling, building management) is essential.

Leadership skills and the ability to build relationships are crucial for success in this role.d02fcfcb-6df4-40ee-95cf-3eb059ce3173