Data Center Engineer

Data Center Facilities Operations Control Engineer

📍 Location: 100% Remote (UK-based only)

🕒 Contract: 6-Month Contract

💲 Rate: Up to £55/hr

🔍 What You'll Be Doing:

• Oversee disaster recovery testing in line with strict data center standards
• Own and deliver high-impact, cross-functional projects with business-critical outcomes
• Manage and report on key operational metrics and performance indicators
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure full compliance with internal and external regulations
• Act as the lead point of contact during annual audits, ensuring all deliverables are tracked and met
• Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization across operations workflows
• Drive transformation by scoping, planning, and executing improvement initiatives
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, and business stakeholders
• Mentor and coach Network Operations teams on tooling, systems, and operational excellence
• Contribute to broader infrastructure strategy, including on-prem, hybrid, and cloud models

✅ What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field
• OR 5–10 years of hands-on experience in operations, engineering, or team leadership
• Strong experience in enterprise network infrastructure: design, deployment, and maintenance
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, quick-turn projects with confidence and clarity
• Clear, structured communication style and ability to present technical insights to broad audiences
• Experience working in regulated, audit-driven environments
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
• Proactive, autonomous work style with excellent judgment under pressure
• Some travel may be required