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CPS Group (UK) Limited
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 17 days
Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF24 0TB, Wales
£250 - £280 per day
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Data Centre Operations Engineer role is a contract position lasting over 12 months, located in South Wales and requires on-site work.
- Candidates should have proven experience in batch processing and job scheduling using BMC Control-M and familiarity with a Data Centre environment.
- The position involves a 4 on / 4 off rotational shift pattern, requiring a valid UK driving license due to the nature of the job.
- The pay rate for this role ranges from £250 to £280 per day, with an urgent start date.
- Applicants should possess skills in Korn Shell Scripting, Linux/Unix commands, and have a basic understanding of Oracle and ITIL fundamentals.
Role: Data Centre Operations Engineer
Specialism(s): Control-M, Job/Batch Scheduling, Microfocus, JCL, System Monitoring, Korn Shell Scripting, Linux/Unix, Oracle, ITIL, Data Centre Support, Batch Automation
Type: Contract, 12+ Months
Location: South Wales (On-Site)
IR35 Determination: Inside IR35
Pay Rate: 250 - 280 per day
Start: ASAP / Urgent
Data Centre Operations Engineer
CPS Group UK are delighted to be working with a leading organisation in Cardiff to appoint a seasoned Data Centre Operations Engineer, specifically with technical proficiency in BMC Control-M scheduling and experience working in a Microfocus environment.
Working a part of a 4 on / 4 off rotational shift team member, the Data Centre Operations Engineer will be required to work on-site, to a 12-hour shift patterns of both days and nights.
Due to the nature of the work, the Data Centre Operations Engineer will require a valid UK driving license.
Role Responsibilities
* Systems monitoring and management
* Observing monitoring consoles and event driven alerts
* Coordinating with vendors when support calls are raised for assistance
* Respond to an out of hours incidents effectively and promptly
* Taking corrective action for agreed and documented administrative systems
* Running & monitoring traditional batch schedules, including using automated tools (e.g. Control/M, Visualcron)
* Running release jobs/scripts to release development changes into production
* Physical management of Bulk Printing machines
* Daily removal of tapes and boxing up for off-siting
* Test access to systems to prove availability
* Ensure security and access procedures are maintained and followed
Required Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in batch processing and job scheduling using BMC Control-M (or similar)
* Proven experience in a Data Centre / Comms Room environment
* Understanding of JCL
* Proficiency in Korn Shell Scripting
* Knowledge of Linux & Unix commands
* Basic knowledge of Oracle and associated database structures
* ITIL Fundamentals
* Ability to work effectively under pressure in a 24/7 live environment
* Experienced in root-cause analysis and break-fix resolution
* Confident working both independently and as part of a dedicated support team
For more information or immediate consideration for this opportunity, please contact Charlie Grant at CPS Group UK on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
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