Exponential-e Founded in 2002, Exponential-e swiftly established itself as a UK Cloud, Connectivity and Communications pioneer. Throughout our history, a focus upon leveraging leading-edge technology to deliver profitable and innovative services to our clients and prospects has resulted in industry and peer recognition for our ground-breaking approach, a truly world-class ICT services company. We’re a company of innovators who think big and achieve bigger!

Our people are crucial to the continuing success of our company. From our CEO to our new Graduates, each of our people demonstrates our PRIDE principles which are at the core of everything we do. Job Description As part of the role, you’ll be required to go through National Security Vetting clearances (SC and BPSS).

The process of you gaining clearances will be funded by the company. Overall purpose of the job: Responsible for providing customer support to our large and diverse client base ensuring Service Levels are maintained and the ticketing system is fully up to date. The role will act as a senior technical resource within the team, supporting operational excellence, mentoring colleagues and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

for this job: Data Centre Operations Installation, patching and configuration of bespoke environments for various internal and external vendor solutions using a variety of different manufacturers of Network, Server and Storage Hardware. Use internal ticketing systems and uphold fault resolution SLAs in line with contractual obligations around troubleshooting, configuration and replacement of components within a variety of managed services Hardware. (Servers, Switches, Firewalls, Storage Arrays etc).

Installation, configuration and effective load balancing of Intelligent PDUs for power monitoring. Troubleshoot local area network (LAN) connectivity issues and support internal teams to re-establish remote access to customer environments via SSH, Terminal Services/Remote Desktop Services or Remote Access Controllers. Basic troubleshooting of structured cabling links between racks identifying any faults or inconsistencies and liaising with internal or external Cabling teams to repair and re-test.

Build, utilize, maintain and deploy custom DCIM software ensuring 100% adoption and accuracy is achieved in all Exponential-e client Data Centres. Work with various departments within the business alongside professional and managed services as well as the Data Centre Managers to establish procedure improvements and knowledge sharing across departments. Drive operational excellence and continuous Improvement within the Data Centre by working closely with the Data Centre Specialists and Mangers to establish a library of supporting procedure documentation.

Produce monthly reports on Space, Power Structured Cabling capacity to ensure expansion and additional cabling deployments are addressed in a timely manner and Power is closely monitored. Participate, contribute and adhere to strict change control procedures when performing critical moves, adds and changes to any of the supported environments within the Exponential-e Data Centre’s. Build a good rapport and show competency with local policies and procedures of our third-party Data Centre providers and Hosts.

Data Centre Access, Site Management, Proactive System Monitoring Remote Hands Maintain a professional and disciplined approach when working within Exponential-e Data Centre’s. Uphold adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 20000 ITIL standards and best practices. Manage, process and host access, remote hands and delivery tickets for any visitors or specialist third party technicians requiring access.

Proactively monitor internal ticketing systems to ensure swift responses within SLA timeframes.

Data Centre Operations Technician / Team Leader