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Data Centre Infrastructure Intern
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Launch your infrastructure career
Launch your infrastructure career through a hands-on 3-month opportunity supporting a senior technology leader on a live data centre deployment project.
This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to gain direct, practical experience in physical infrastructure, data centre systems and compute deployment. Based in London, the role offers a three-month internship with a view to becoming a permanent position for the right candidate.
Company Overview
This London-based technology startup is working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, data, and physical computing infrastructure. The business is building technology designed to address complex challenges within the rapidly developing AI sector, providing an environment where graduates can gain exposure to both technical problem-solving and real-world infrastructure deployment.
Job Overview
As a Data Centre Infrastructure intern, you will work closely with a highly experienced technology leader with more than 25 years of industry experience. Your focus will be supporting the deployment of core data centre infrastructure and helping bring compute capacity online.
This is a practical support role suited to someone who enjoys solving problems, learning quickly, and taking ownership of tasks. You will work directly under the guidance of the senior technology leader, responding to priorities and contributing across hardware, software, and data centre systems.
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Responsibilities
- Support the deployment and commissioning of core data centre and compute infrastructure.
- Work directly with a senior technology leader to complete technical tasks and resolve operational problems.
- Assist with troubleshooting across hardware, software, networking, and physical infrastructure.
- Follow technical instructions carefully while developing your own judgement and problem-solving approach.
- Help bring compute capacity online and ensure deployment tasks are completed accurately and to a high standard.
- Communicate progress, issues, and technical findings clearly throughout the deployment project.
Requirements
- A relevant degree, ideally in Network Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
- A genuine interest in physical infrastructure, data centres, networking, and compute systems.
- Strong attention to detail and a willingness to complete work thoroughly without taking shortcuts.
- Clear communication skills, reliability, and the ability to work closely with an experienced technical leader.
- A practical, hands-on approach to solving problems across software, hardware, and infrastructure.
- The motivation to work in a fast-paced environment and take responsibility for completing tasks under direction.
Key perks and benefits
- £24,000-£30,000 salary equivalent, Depending on prior experience.
- Three-month internship with a potential pathway to a permanent position.
- Direct exposure to a senior technology leader with extensive industry experience.
- Hands-on experience with live data centre and compute infrastructure deployment.
- Opportunity to develop practical technical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
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Work Permissions
You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.
Application Process
The hiring process is designed to move quickly and will involve a two-stage interview process, including an in-person interview in London. Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate their technical understanding, communication skills, and enthusiasm for working hands-on with physical infrastructure.
Why Build Your Career in Data Centre Infrastructure?
Data centre infrastructure provides graduates with a strong foundation across networking, hardware, compute, and systems operations. As demand for computing capacity continues to grow alongside AI and other technology applications, practical infrastructure skills can provide opportunities to progress into specialist engineering, infrastructure operations, and technical leadership careers.
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