Job Vacancy Associate Data Centre Technician

Information Services and Security have a vital role to play in a crucial national mission. We're here to enable the organisation to deliver through the use of technology. As AWE transforms itself to meet the needs of the UK's next-generation nuclear deterrent, we need to adapt to deliver data-driven decision making, flexible and future-proofed IT services, adaptable cyber security, support to a multi-billion Pound building programme, and many more.

The scale might be daunting to some, but you'll find it stimulating. We've got a long journey that we've only just started and we're looking for motivated people who can take us in the right direction. Your role will contribute directly to that shared mission. We won't deceive you, in some areas we're starting from a low base, but within ten years this organisation will look very different, and you can help make that happen. This is a role where you'll contribute to a legacy of national security for decades to come.

So come and join us.

We are currently looking to recruit an Associate Data Centre Technician to
support the business in providing a high quality service for IT Hardware and delivering operational and Administration expertise to the User community.

Location - Reading area - Please note this role is fully site-based at our facility in the Thames Valley.

Salary - from £29,940 - £35,000 per annum DOE

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site

The Role:

• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.
• Deliver Technical Excellence.
• To support the planning and co-ordination of rack space allocation within the Data Centres and Comms rooms for operational IT through life cycle utilising tooling provided.
• Audit the AWE estate IT communication rooms in accordance with the JSP 604 framework, and document/report findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Responsible for code changes within the secure IT environment and to keep stakeholders informed of code updates.
• Be responsible for diagnosing and following through to resolution any problems, escalating to team members or other teams and vendors when required.
• To support the Technical Service Manager and Team Leaders in maintaining the operational status, maximising availability of assets to programme demanders.
• To record and report on Power consumption, cooling, and utilisation of assets within the Data Centres and Comms Rooms at AWE sites.
• The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs.

The Candidate:

• Good communicator (Written and oral) with sound facilitation skills and capable of providing up to date information regarding the Communications environment to stakeholders.
• Ability to operate under pressure and influence decisions.
• Work closely with Stakeholders to provide a resolution to ensure that the Communications environment is compliant in accordance with MOD regulations
• Technical investigation and problem-solving skills.
• Highly proficient computing skills.
• All necessary training & Qualifications for this role will be provided.
• This role will involve being part of an On-Call rota (1 in 4 weeks)

All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.