Data Center Engineer

Penta Consulting are a technology service provider and leading outsourced partner helping to deliver professional and managed solutions across EMEA.

Role Overview

This position focuses on the administration and support of GPU‑enabled platforms, Linux systems, and large‑scale data‑centre operations. The role involves operational oversight, incident/change management participation, and providing technical knowledge transfer to customers.

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain Dell PowerEdge R/XE servers and manage environments through OpenManage Enterprise.
• Handle user requests, analyse system logs, and generate routine operational reports.
• Contribute to Change Management activities, including preparation, execution support, and post‑change validation.
• Conduct Problem Management tasks such as root‑cause investigations and producing remediation recommendations.
• Offer technical guidance, documentation, and knowledge‑sharing sessions to customers.
• Operate effectively within large data‑centre environments which is key and ensuring reliability and performance.
• Diagnose and resolve issues across hardware, operating systems, and networking layers.

Technical Expertise

• Infrastructure: Dell PowerEdge R/XE platforms, OpenManage Enterprise.
• GPU Technologies: System configuration, monitoring, performance tuning, NVLink, Infinity Fabric.
• HPC: Experience with NVIDIA Bright Cluster Manager.
• Networking: L2 switching, VLAN configuration, TCP/IP fundamentals, network monitoring.
• Linux: Installation, hardening, patching, and maintenance on Red Hat and Ubuntu.
• Data Centre Operations: Hands‑on experience in large‑scale DC environments with strong troubleshooting capabilities.