Data Centre Engineer at Adexen Recruitment Agency - 2 Positions

Adexen is mandated by a new start-up Data Centre company in Nigeria to recruit 2 Data Centre Engineers.

Our Client is a new start-up Data Centre company in Nigeria. The company offer an integrated solution centre to provide Co-location data hosting services to telecommunication companies, banks, internet service providers and other companies within Nigeria.

Job Title: Data Centre Engineer

Job reference: 381
Number of Vacancies: 2
Location: Nigeria
Function: IT

Responsibilities

• The aim of this role is to monitor data centre Operations, maintenance and facilities management. The main duties of the post will include, but not be limited to, the following:
• 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 synch.

Key Internal Interfaces

• Configuration Analyst
• Facilities Management team
• Technology Architecture
• NOC team

Key External Interfaces

• Key Equipment Suppliers
• Maintenance contractors
• IT Infrastructure Companies
• RC Chanel 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
• A strong commitment to high standards and quality service.
• A high level of integrity and ethical behaviour – sets a good example.
• Good communication skills – oral, written, IT and presentation.
• Be highly motivated and performance orientated.
• Commitment to development of team talent. Hands-on, performance oriented, practical and pragmatic, with a proven ability to “get the job done”.
• Proven A1+ physical health is a must. Strong work ethic, endurance and ability to work long hours under challenging operating conditions.
• Proven “staying record” – no job hopping.

Remuneration
An attractive package

Application Closing Date
2nd January, 2014

Method Of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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