SC Data Center Engineer (IT)

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
London

Datacentre Engineer Start Date: asap Target End Date: six-month initial contract. Location - Grays / Stevenage - Mostly on site , decommissioning hardware in datacentres. Engineers are required within the Datacentre Team to meet the increased demand for Project work. Experience :

  • Proven hands-on experience working within live data centre environments.
  • Previous experience undertaking server, storage or infrastructure decommissioning.
  • Strong practical knowledge of enterprise server and storage hardware.
  • Experience installing/removing rack-mounted equipment and working safely within data centre racks.
  • Experience tracing and disconnecting Ethernet, fibre-channel/SAN and power connectivity.
  • Understanding of enterprise storage infrastructure and associated cabling.
  • Experience handling HDDs, SSDs and other data-bearing media securely.
  • Knowledge of secure data sanitisation, media destruction and chain-of-custody requirements.
  • Experience maintaining accurate hardware asset and inventory records.
  • Experience working with CMDB and/or IT asset-management systems.
  • Ability to work from rack elevations, asset lists, implementation plans and technical documentation.
  • Experience working within formal change-control and change-management processes.
  • Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to equipment identification.
  • Ability to recognise unexpected dependencies or discrepancies and escalate appropriately rather than proceeding without authorisation.
  • Good written documentation and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while following defined technical and security procedures.
  • Ability and willingness to travel between all three data centre locations.
Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Posted 2026-10-04

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