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Data Centre Technician

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Unity logoUnity · Slough, UK
Full-timeOn-site1mo ago
LinuxPythonRaspberry PiRoutingSwitchingTCP/IP
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The Junior Data Centre Engineer will play an integral role supporting our infrastructure which is responsible for providing Unity developers with the necessary tools and services to create innovative technologies. As a member of our established team, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of tools and infrastructure that empower developers to shape the future of gaming using Unity. Joining our dynamic, international, and diverse work environment, you will collaborate with many teams across the company. Your contribution will be crucial in building and supporting services that cater to thousands of developers worldwide. Moreover, as we continuously explore new frontiers and forge ahead, there will be ample opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge alongside the team.

Responsibilities

  • Deploy and assist with the physical rollout of new hardware into racks
  • Support automated installations of OS and infrastructure services
  • Collaborate with the team to resolve hardware, network, and infrastructure issues promptly, minimizing downtime and service disruptions
  • Process RMAs to ensure adequate hardware levels are maintained
  • Identify future requirements and participate in planning activities

Requirements

  • Solid knowledge and experience in working with computers or server hardware
  • A basic understanding of a Data Centre, its infrastructure components, including servers, storage systems, networking devices, and power distribution units
  • Basic knowledge of networking principles, protocols, and technologies, such as TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching and cabling, including cable management and installation best practices
  • Possess basic troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues and able to provide support across multiple platforms such as Linux, Windows, and MacOS
  • Able to work onsite at our Slough data centre five times a week
  • You might also have
  • An understanding of software development, and knowledge of a programming or scripting language such as Python or Go
  • Basic knowledge of networking principles, protocols, and technologies, such as TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, and switching
  • Experience with Raspberry Pi/SBC or similar, also knowledge of maintaining a variety of devices such as phones and games consoles
  • Some knowledge of electronics
  • OpenStack, Cumulus Linux and/or Ceph knowledge
  • Additional information
  • Relocation support is not available for this position
  • Work visa/immigration sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

At Unity, we want our team members to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support well-being and work-life balance.Please note: Benefits eligibility, specific offerings, and coverage vary based on the country and employment status.Life at UnityHeadhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumesHealth insurancePaid time offEquity / stock options

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