Data Centre Operations Engineer in City

Data Centre Operations Engineer

We are 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.

Location: South Wales (On‑Site). Type: Contract, 6+ months. IR35 Determination: Inside IR35. Pay Rate: £250–£280 per day. Start: ASAP / Urgent.

Working as part of a 4 on / 4 off rotational shift team, the role requires on‑site work in a 12‑hour shift pattern of both days and nights. Once up to speed, some remote working will be available.

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 out‑of‑hours incidents effectively and promptly
• Taking corrective action for agreed and documented administrative systems
• Running and 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 and Unix commands
• Basic knowledge of Oracle and associated database structures
• ITIL Fundamentals
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a 24/7 live environment
• Experience in root‑cause analysis and break‑fix resolution
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a dedicated support team