Data Center Engineer

TL;DR

Data Center Engineer: Maintaining and evolving physical and virtual infrastructure for a global sports streaming platform with an accent on hardware reliability, connectivity, and capacity management. Focus on troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues, disaster recovery planning, and ensuring operational excellence across UK data centers.

Location: Must be based in London, UK (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in sports streaming, transforming how fans access live and on-demand content through world-class technology.

What you will do

• Install, configure, and maintain server, storage, and networking hardware.
• Perform preventative maintenance and hardware repairs in data center environments.
• Manage infrastructure assets and capacity using DCIM tools.
• Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, connectivity, power, and cooling issues.
• Support disaster recovery planning and business continuity initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and operational procedures.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work from London, UK.
• Proven experience in a Data Center Engineer or similar infrastructure role.
• Strong expertise in physical server infrastructure, storage, and cabling.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills in Linux, Windows, and TCP/IP networking.
• Excellent communication skills for technical documentation and reporting.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with tenure.
• Private medical insurance and life assurance.
• Pension contributions up to 5%.
• Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly policies.
• Electric vehicle benefit option and learning resources.
• Flexible working opportunities.