Data Center Engineer

Job Opportunity: Data Centre Engineer

Compensation: £200,000 - £250,000

Location: Global (supporting co-location sites in major financial markets worldwide)

About the Role:

Data Centre Operations Manager to oversee the design, operation, and management of a global data center and co-location infrastructure. This role involves ensuring high performance, security, and availability across critical systems that support research and trading activities in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the full lifecycle of data center and co-location operations, including design, deployment, maintenance, and decommissioning.
  • Oversee capacity planning, operational monitoring, and automation to ensure optimal performance.
  • Lead operational excellence by implementing robust security and reliability standards.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure teams (compute, network, storage) to deliver scalable solutions.
  • Build strong relationships with global vendors to ensure seamless operations.
  • Stay informed on emerging trends and technologies to drive innovation.

Your Skills and Expertise:

  • Extensive experience managing large-scale, high-performance data center operations.
  • Expertise in capacity management, telemetry, and operational best practices.
  • Knowledge of co-location environments and infrastructure for low-latency systems.
  • Strong leadership and vendor management skills, with a global perspective.

Why This Role?

  • Be a key player in managing infrastructure critical to high-stakes operations.
  • Lead innovation in cutting-edge data center technology.
  • Work with a global team in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Job Details

Company
Thurn Partners
Location
Slough, Berkshire, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted