Data Centre Engineer – Linux, Networking, Colocation

Overview

In this hands-on role, you will support and improve critical data centre infrastructure across London and EMEA sites. You work closely with cross-functional teams to deploy, configure, and maintain Linux-based systems and physical hardware in live environments where uptime matters. You will automate deployment and operations with scripts, manage hardware logistics, and ensure secure, well-documented site operations. This position offers meaningful impact through robust, scalable infrastructure in a fast-paced trading context.

Responsibilities

• Supporting buildout and maintenance of data centre and colocation environments
• Deploying and configuring servers using Linux and PXE-based provisioning
• Rack, stack and cable server and network hardware
• Troubleshooting hardware, connectivity and OS-level issues
• Writing scripts (Bash/Python) to automate deployment and operational tasks
• Managing inventory, hardware logistics and site coordination
• Working with internal teams and external providers to deliver infrastructure projects
• Maintaining high standards across documentation, security and site operations
• Supporting remote sites across EMEA when required

Key requirements

• Experience in a data centre, infrastructure or colocation environment
• Strong Linux fundamentals and comfort working at the command line
• Scripting ability (Bash or Python) for automation and tooling
• Solid understanding of networking basics (switching, routing, L2/L3 troubleshooting)
• Experience with fibre and copper cabling, installation and fault finding
• Hands-on experience with enterprise hardware, including Cisco and Arista
• Organised, proactive and able to work independently in fast-moving environments
• Comfortable with occasional travel and out-of-hours work

• Organised
• Proactive
• Independent working style
• Linux fundamentals
• Bash and/or Python scripting
• Networking (L2/L3, switching/routing)

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