Data Centre Network Engineer

EMBL (European Molecular Biology Laboratory)

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Base: £3,695 pm after tax; bonus/equity: not speci...
Hybrid
Full clean uk driving license
Lift and carry it equipment up to 20kg
Optical fibre and copper patch cabling proficiency
The EMBL is seeking a Data Centre Network Engineer to join its Network & Data Centre Team in Cambridge, UK. This hybrid role involves maintaining IT services, hardware operations, and network support, requiring technical skills in cabling, networking, and documentation

Job Summary

  • This role maintains the physical and logical backbone of IT services across multiple global sites for large biological datasets.
  • The position requires executing hardware lifecycle tasks, enforcing datacentre access policies, and delivering first-line network configuration.
  • Candidates benefit from a comprehensive package including 30 days annual leave, private medical insurance, and relocation support.

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The EMBL is seeking a Data Centre Network Engineer to join its Network & Data Centre Team in Cambridge, UK. This hybrid role involves maintaining IT services, hardware operations, and network support, requiring technical skills in cabling, networking, and documentation.

Salary

Base: £3,695 per month after tax; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Pension, insurance, 30 days leave, relocation grant

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Full clean UK driving license
  • Lift and carry IT equipment up to 20kg
  • Optical fibre and copper patch cabling proficiency
  • Layer 1-2 network troubleshooting skills
  • DCIM system asset management experience

Nice-to-have

  • Proactive approach to issue resolution
  • Interest in improving systems beyond maintenance
  • Clear technical communication abilities
  • Experience with Smart PDU monitoring integrations
  • Collaborative team mindset

Key Requirements

  • Full clean UK driving license
  • CompTIA A+, Network+, or Cisco CCNA certification
  • Ability to lift 20kg and work on raised platforms
  • ITIL framework or ISO 27001 standards knowledge

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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