Data Centre Analyst (Contract) – Wokingham Location: Wokingham (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week) Contract Duration: 6 months Rate: £380 – £400/day (Inside IR35) Key Responsibilities: * Ensure safe and reliable operation of the data centre estate. * Conduct regular IT asset audits to maintain compliance and data accuracy. * Maintain DCIM tools (e.g., Nlyte) to monitor capacity limits. * Manage changes and risks through formal Change Control Processes. * Raise and resolve change or incident tickets within SLAs. * Provide incident management support and troubleshoot issues. * Represent the data centre in workshops, CABs, and multidisciplinary events. * Validate technical designs for safe housing and supportability of systems. * Deliver data centre inductions and maintain access records. * Prepare for and complete internal and external audits. * Required Qualifications & Experience: * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Geoinformatics, or related field. * 10+ years in IT infrastructure/solution architecture, with at least 5 years in GIS platforms. * Experience with Azure cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices. * Strong understanding of geospatial technologies (e.g., ESRI, QGIS, FME, GeoServer). * Experience with legacy GIS systems (Intergraph, Smallworld) and data migration. * Familiarity with AI/ML applications in geospatial data quality and analytics. * Agile delivery experience with cross-functional team leadership. Desirable Skills: * Experience with DCIM tools such as Nlyte. * Previous involvement in audits and compliance activities. * Knowledge of incident/change management within ITIL frameworks