Infrastructure Support Specialist II (DC Cabling Engineer)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a world leading global organisation. Our client, a blue-chip IT company is currently seeking an Infrastructure Support Specialist II (Data Centre Cabling Engineer) based on their customer site in Slough This is a full-time, permanent role working Monday - Friday 7.00am - 9.00pm Split Shift Saturday 8.00am-5.00pm and required to do on-call. The role is paying between £30,000- £32,000 per annum depending on experience to start ASAP
*Security Clearance will take place for successful candidate*
Role Overview
Provide Data Centre cabling activities installation, termination and testing of all data center interlink cabling (i.e. CAT-5e, CAT-6 6A, fibre optic)
Responsibilities
- Installation, termination and testing of all data centre interlink cabling (i.e. CAT-5e, CAT-6 6A, fibre optic)
- Responsible for all data cable infrastructure installs - UTP, OM3/OM4 and single mode fibre
- Installation, maintenance and lifecycle of the whole trunk-infrastructure across building backbone
- Fault- finding of network cabling within Datacentre, able to trace and test connections and resolving issues. Fibre Optic termination testing and fault finding with OTDR, Fluke testing equipment
- Provide onsite support using Fluke testing equipment to test all new and suspect cable connections.
- Supporting of LAN & WAN Infrastructure components, structured cabling, VOIP telephone systems and voice recording.
- Managing Patch schedules for Platform provisioning (i.e. new server deployment), patch cables are installed- labelled and tested according to work order requests
- Ability to order and manage stock, keeping an up to date inventory of all cabling.
- Liaise with the DCOFM Team Leads and schedule cabling infrastructure works according to prioritization.
Essential Skills and Experience
- The ideal candidate will need to have an extensive knowledge of data cabling with proven experience of (CAT-5e, CAT-6 6A, and fiber optic), able to terminate patch panels floor boxes and wall panels with proven accreditations and experience.
- Basic understanding of network VLAN's and IP addressing
- Have good knowledge of Fiber Optic terminating testing and fault-finding with OTDR and Fluke testing equipment.
- Good knowledge of cabling products of manufacturer's i.e. Systemax, Commscope, Corning, etc.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Good knowledge of cabling products of manufacturer's i.e. Systemax, Commscope, Anixter, Corning, etc
- Knowledge of end user ticketing tools, Snow/Remedy including updating -forwarding and closing of tickets.
- Good Excel skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, customer orientation, self-motivation, and the ability to work in a team are important
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Positive attitude, ready to help all support teams with cabling related issues
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