Data Center IMAC Engineer

ONNEC Group are a leading independent technology partner and global integrator, with over 30 years experience, and a 800+ team of global experts, specialising in providing end-to-end connectivity solutions that propel organisations everywhere. From structured cabling to managed services, our end-to-end services give infrastructure that can be completely replied on. Design. Build. Deploy. Optimise. We offer a complete solution for business connectivity. We are a rapidly growing organisation and finding and retaining the highest calibre of people is fundamental to us for the success of our business, we work hard to create a challenging, supportive and satisfying working environment for all our employees. ONNEC has successfully achieved the Investors in Diversity Foundational Award for our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Data Centre IMAC (Installations, Moves, Adds, and Changes) Engineer

The Data Centre IMAC (Installations, Moves, Adds, and Changes) Engineer will work as part of a team within the Data Centre Operations division to deliver support activities and input to project related tasks within the Data Centre and ensure that all work carried out complies with agreed standards. The engineer will provide an operational interface to physical security teams assisting in the proactive management of the site’s security, serving as an interface to the customer and acting as a point of contact to address customer requirements, including being first line of support for incident and recovery duties, contribution to BAU (Business as usual) and project activity to rack, install and decommission devices.

What you’ll be doing as our Data Centre IMAC Engineer

• Hardware Installs, Moves & Changes, and Decommissions: Deploy, change, and decommission client hardware (server/network etc.) assets in line with defined policies and procedures, including configuration, testing, and preparing/confirming operational readiness, and maintaining system documentation and ITSM records for all activities.
• IT Logistics & Media Handling: Manage shipping and receiving of hardware and data assets, maintaining storage and staging locations, inspecting, and tagging devices, and handling media/tape and data wiping processes in line with the client’s defined processes.
• Data Centre Audits: Undertake data quality and accuracy audits, checking physical assets against core information systems, recording discrepancies, and performing periodic audits of hardware devices as part of a preventative maintenance program.
• Visitor Escorting: Support the client in escorting visitors requiring access to secure Data Centre spaces and ensure requisite conditions for access are met.
• General DC Operations and Support: Provide support for a wide range of Data Centre activities to drive forward client and internal business deliverables.

What we’re looking for in our Data Centre IMAC Engineer

Essential

• Relevant experience working in a banking IT environment.
• Relevant experience working in a Data Centre Moves, Adds and Changes environment (IT hardware deployment).
• Relevant experience in structured cabling installation, fault finding and testing with fluke test equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of structured cabling standards and cable types (FTP, UTP & Optical Fibre).
• Understanding of the criticality of support in a financial sector.
• Ability to assimilate technical details required for project delivery in a short time frame and in a pressurised environment.
• Excellent MS Office Suite experience (Outlook, Excel, Word etc).
• Self‑starter, organised, detail‑oriented and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Prioritisation skills and multitasking ability.
• Extensive knowledge of Asset Management and DCIM systems.
• Extensive knowledge of ITSM Ticketing Systems.
• Extensive understanding of complex change management and service delivery processes.
• Availability to work on on‑call shift rota for emergency visitor escorting.

Preferred But Not Essential

• Previous training / qualifications within Information Technology field.
• Certified Data Centre Technician Professional (CDCTP®).
• Cisco Certified Network Associate – Data Center (CCNA DCICN DCICT).
• Certified Data Centre Management Professional (CDCMP®).
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library – Foundation (ITIL®).
• Driving licence.

If you feel you have the required skills and experience, click apply now to be considered as our Data Centre IMAC (Installations, Moves, Adds and Changes) Engineer – we’d love to hear from you!