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:
Click here to apply