Data Centre Engineer at Jagal Group

Jagal Group is a leading Nigerian conglomerate with operations in the Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing industries. The company has been growing successfully over the past 40 years, and has become a valuable and respected contributor to the development of the country's economy.

Jagal offers diverse career opportunities across all its business activities. The Group's broad range of industries and services offer rewarding prospects for various professional backgrounds and can satisfy ambitions for a successful future career.

Jagal Group is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Data Centre Engineer

Ref No: 340
Location: Lagos
Reports To: Data Centre Manager

Purpose

• Rack Centre Limited is a new start-up Data Centre company in Nigeria.
• The company offers an integrated solution centre to provide Co-location data hosting services to telecommunication companies, banks, internet service providers and other companies within Nigeria.
• The overall performance of our company's network is monitored and networks are coordinated.
• The Data Centre is located in Lagos, Nigeria and has been designed for over 6,000 sqm (65,000sqft) of energy efficient and secure white space.
• The technology invested in provides clients guaranteed levels of uptime, power and service availability as standard.
• The data centre is engineered and built by a world leading manufacturer of data centres having the highest specifications according to international best practices.

Key Aims

• Data Centre Operations, Maintenance and facilities management.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance.
• Work with data centre managers, data centre lead and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency.
• Operate and manage both routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as: switchboards, ATS, STS, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, condensing units, building monitoring systems, etc.
• Assist in the design and build out of new facilities.
• Possess strong awareness of current and emerging data centre industry standards including TIA/EIA, BICSI, Uptime Institute, Green grid and NFPA as well as related vendors and technologies.
•  Exceptional ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with superior ability to respond proactively to data centre emergencies
• Assist in projects to increase current Rack Centre facility’s efficiency.
• Responsible for asset and inventory management.
• Ensure a stable operating environment (power, air-conditioning and physical security in the Data Centre
• Provide data centre access control management in line with defined change management procedures and data centre access control policy.
• Ensure all operations and implementation activities in the Data Centre are executed professionally and in compliance with approved changes.
• Extensive experience in a large commercial enterprise in the networks area.
• Sound Working knowledge of Infrastructure, including x86 hardware, storage area networking and servers.
• Experience of working in a multi-data centre environments and associated network requirements.
• Strong ‘hands on’ experience of performance analysis and resolution.
• Experience and understanding of data centre infrastructure and migration practices.
• Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Deliver quality service and ensure all customer demands are fulfilled.
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to assure a smooth in-take of DC co-location projects while assuring priorities across the various parties are in sync.

Key Interfaces

• Configuration Analyst
• Facilities Management team
• Technology Architecture
• NOC team
• Key Equipment Suppliers
• Maintenance contractors
• IT Infrastructure Companies
• RC Channel Partners

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer or Electrical/Electronic Engineering or relevant experience in data centre environment
• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
•  Ability to prioritize in complex, fast-paced environment
•  2+ years of Data Centre Engineering Experience
•  3+ years of Data Centre Management Experience
• Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/ fibre) cabling management
• Strong commitment to high standards and quality service.
• High level of integrity and ethical behaviour – sets a good example.
• Good communication skills – oral, written, IT and presentation.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online