Server Room Administrator

About the job

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Server Room Administrator to join our existing experienced team.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Server Room Administrator to join us on fast moving, innovative and influential work that is underway in the Defence and Security Sector.

What do we look for in an Server Room Administrator?

·       Oversee the planning, coordinate and manage physical facilities and infrastructure supporting day to day IT operations

·       Ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of IT infrastructure. Producing regular reports on each as part of a service review.

·       Implement and enforce security measures to protect sensitive data and equipment.

·       Collaborate with IT teams to plan and implement changes to the IT infrastructure to meet business needs.

·       Conduct regular maintenance and inspections of facilities to identify and address issues proactively.

·       Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards related to data security and facility operations.

·       Monitor and manage the capacity of IT facilities, including power, cooling and space.

·       Work with external vendors and service providers to procure equipment, services, and support for IT facilities.

·       Negotiate contracts and service level agreements to ensure cost-effective and reliable solutions.

·       Implement and monitor energy-efficient practices to reduce the environmental impact of IT facility operations.

·       Maintain accurate documentation of IT facility configurations, procedures, and policies.

·       Generate regular reports on the performance, capacity, and efficiency of IT facilities.

Must Haves:

• Strong knowledge of datacenter operations, infrastructure, and security.


• Familiarity with industry regulations and standards. (SCIDA, JSP, and ISO)


• Strong communication, interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.


• Have or willing to apply for DV clearance

Nice to have:

• Appropriate Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Facilities Management or proven experience in IT facilities management or a related role.


• Familiar with ITIL process


• Working with MOD / Defence customers

Why SIXWORKS?

SiXworks is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and focused on fail-safe-fast cutting-edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments. We are unified in our mission to accelerate innovation and adoption of secure, digital technology to improve the operational agility of Defence and National Security. This is an exciting time for us, we have ambitious plans for continued growth and development, and we are seeking to add brilliant, experienced, motivated, and passionate people to our team to work with us on this journey.

Why join SiXworks?

Our team is a fusion of brilliance, featuring senior operational, technical, and business leaders from various industries and the armed forces. We're also powered by a league of extraordinary IT engineers, architects, developers, and project managers. Together, we're an unstoppable force of digital innovation!

SiXworks’ expertise includes Secure-by-Design, cloud computing, advanced network and infrastructure design, rapid application development, cross-security domain systems, multi-tenanted High-Performance Compute, multi-source data platforms, cyber vulnerability mitigation, and intelligence systems. We provide supplier-agnostic, technical, and business consultancy to customers while championing open-source and best-of-breed technologies.

What can we offer in return?

SiXworks offers a unique work culture around our core principles Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity. Together, these six principles form SiXworks' NORTH STAR, guiding the organisation towards success. This is reflected in the raft of benefits available to all our employees.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

·       25 days annual leave + bank holidays

·       Private Medical Insurance

·       Life Assurance Scheme

·       Contributory pension scheme

·       Professional Development opportunities

·       Cycle to Work scheme.

·       Perks at Work scheme.

·       Contributory company pension.

·       Discretionary Bonus scheme.

·       Secure, on-site parking, cafe, restaurant, and gym facilities.

·       Casual dress.

·       Free hot and cold drinks in our own, modern kitchen/break-out.

A word on UK Security Clearance

Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance.

More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here:

United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

SiXworks is an IBM subsidiary which has been acquired by IBM and will be integrated into the IBM organisation. SiXworks will be the hiring entity.  By proceeding with this application, you understand that SiXworks will share your personal information with other IBM subsidiaries involved in your recruitment process, wherever these are located. More Information on how IBM protects your personal information, including the safeguards in case of cross-border data transfer, are available here: IBM Privacy Statement

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