Location: Berkshire, England (onsite only)
Travel: Must be able to travel to 5 UK data centre sites
Contract: 12 months, Inside IR35
Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
About Whitehall Resources
Whitehall Resources is a leading recruitment partner in IT and technology across the UK and Europe. The company connects skilled professionals with projects that support infrastructure, cloud, ERP, and digital transformation. This role is part of their work in safeguarding the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), ensuring resilience and reliability in national data center operations.
Whitehall Resources prides itself on building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates. Their values are built on trust, transparency, and delivering excellence. By joining a project through Whitehall, professionals gain access to opportunities that shape industries and strengthen national resilience.
Position Overview
Whitehall Resources is hiring a Data Centre Analyst with active SC Clearance for a 12-month contract based fully onsite in Berkshire. The role is inside IR35 and requires travel between five UK data center sites at short notice.
Role Purpose
The Data Centre Technical Analyst is responsible for maintaining the operational availability and reliability of the UK’s data centre estate. The position involves technical support, capacity management, audit compliance, and incident response. Collaboration with suppliers, internal teams, and stakeholders is essential to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure safe and reliable operation of the UK data centre estate
- Conduct IT asset audits to maintain compliance and data accuracy
- Monitor capacity using Nlyte or equivalent DCIM tools
- Manage changes and risks through the Change Control Process
- Raise incident and change tickets when required
- Provide incident management support within agreed SLAs
- Represent the data centre estate in CABs, workshops, and technical events
- Validate technical designs for safe housing and supportability
- Deliver inductions and maintain access control records
- Prepare for and complete required audits
Essential Skills and Experience
- Active SC Clearance
- Own vehicle with ability to travel to five UK sites at short notice
- Minimum 12 months’ experience in a data centre environment
- Background in installing and de-installing IT equipment
- Knowledge of ITIL framework
- Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems such as generators, UPS, and cooling
Desirable Qualifications
- Certification as a Data Centre Technician or Management Professional
- Experience with DCIM tools such as Nlyte
- ITIL Foundation qualification
- Networking skills
How to Apply
Interested candidates should prepare an updated CV highlighting relevant data center experience, SC Clearance status, and technical expertise. Applications can be submitted directly through Whitehall Resources’ recruitment portal or via avarajobs.com. Early applications are encouraged, as this is a critical role supporting national infrastructure.
This role is central to protecting the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure. It offers the opportunity to work at the heart of national resilience, ensuring uptime, compliance, and efficiency across multiple data centers. Candidates with SC Clearance and strong technical expertise in both IT infrastructure and facilities management are encouraged to apply.
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