Are you technically skilled, hands-on and interested in data centre infrastructure, networks and electronics? For ING we are looking for a Data Centre Infrastructure Engineer to help manage and maintain Global Data Centres.
You will join a multidisciplinary and cross-functional team with end-to-end responsibility for Global Data Centres Services. Together with your colleagues and other teams, you will help ensure that the physical IT infrastructure is installed, maintained and documented to a high standard.
What will you do?
As a Data Centre Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for the physical deployment and maintenance of critical IT hardware, cabling and infrastructure. Your responsibilities include:
- Installing, cabling and powering servers, storage and network equipment
- Building and maintaining cold/hot aisle containment
- Installing, testing and labelling structured copper and fibre optic cabling
- Performing advanced fibre optic procedures, including fusion splicing and OTDR analysis
- Installing cable tray systems and supporting the scalability of the physical infrastructure
- Configuring server management interfaces, such as iLO and iDRAC, according to instructions
- Troubleshooting Layer 1 and Layer 2 connectivity issues and resolving hardware faults
- Using DCIM and ticketing systems for asset tracking and incident management
- Documenting cable routes, asset data and changes
- Leading projects, creating work instructions and performing quality assurance
Providing hands-on support where needed
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Your working environment
You will be part of the Global Data Centres Services department and work within a team responsible for Global Data Centres Services and their delivery to the business.
The role covers the data centre locations in Rotterdam and Roosendaal. Due to the nature of the position, flexibility to work outside regular office hours and participation in the stand-by rotation are part of the role.
What do you bring?
You work in a structured way, have an eye for detail and enjoy taking responsibility as part of a team. In addition, you have:
- A diploma in IT, Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English
- Dutch language skills are a strong advantage and are preferred, but not a hard requirement
- Basic knowledge of electrical safety standards, preferably NEN 3140, with VOP as a minimum and VP preferred
- A valid VCA certificate
- A valid driving licence (B)
- Willingness to travel between the data centre locations in Rotterdam and Roosendaal
- Flexibility to work outside standard business hours when necessary
- Willingness to participate in a stand-by rotation, approximately once every 4 to 5 weeks
A team-oriented mindset, hands-on attitude and strong attention to detail
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Nice to have
It is an advantage if you have experience with one or more of the following:
- Data centre infrastructure, including rack & stack, cold/hot aisle containment and structured cabling
- Fibre optic installation, fusion splicing, OTDR testing and troubleshooting
- SingleMode and MultiMode fibre, including OS2, OM4 and OM5
- Troubleshooting at the physical and data link layers
- Identifying and resolving connectivity issues such as loops, faulty ports, mismatched optics and signal degradation
- Cable documentation standards and physical network design principles
Electrical Engineering
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What do we offer?
- A one-year contract through ITSync, with the possibility of extension. This position is structured as a temporary-to-internal employment arrangement, with the aim of transitioning into an internal ING position after 18 months.
- A 36-hour working week with flexible working hours and a hybrid working model
- A gross monthly salary between €3,872.12 and €5,500, based on 36 hours per week and depending on experience
- Additional benefits, including holiday allowance, a 13th month and pension contribution
Interested?
Apply today! We would be happy to tell you more.
