Data Centre Engineer at Jagal Group

Reports To: Data Centre Manager

Purpose

• Rack Centre Limited is a new start-up Data Centre company in Nigeria.
• The company offers an integrated solution centre to provide Co-location data hosting services to telecommunication companies, banks, internet service providers and other companies within Nigeria.
• The overall performance of our company's network is monitored and networks are coordinated.
• The Data Centre is located in Lagos, Nigeria and has been designed for over 6,000 sqm (65,000sqft) of energy efficient and secure white space.
• The technology invested in provides clients guaranteed levels of uptime, power and service availability as standard.
• The data centre is engineered and built by a world leading manufacturer of data centres having the highest specifications according to international best practices.

Key Aims

• Data Centre Operations, Maintenance and facilities management.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 sync.

Key Interfaces

• Configuration Analyst
• Facilities Management team
• Technology Architecture
• NOC team
• Key Equipment Suppliers
• Maintenance contractors
• IT Infrastructure Companies
• RC Channel 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
• Strong commitment to high standards and quality service.
• High level of integrity and ethical behaviour – sets a good example.
• Good communication skills – oral, written, IT and presentation.