From Data Centre Technician, Network to Lead Data Centre Technician
A step up the ladder, typically 2 years.
There’s a page for this pathway in , with its licences and local details.
Skills to build
What a Lead Data Centre Technician needs beyond a Data Centre Technician, Network.
White space and IT hardware
- Carry out remote-hands requests Leads others
- Install and test a cross-connect Up to Leads others
- Keep cable-plant and circuit records Leads others
- Patch and trace cabling Up to Leads others
- Rack and stack equipment Leads others
Leadership
- Coach and assess others Leads others
- Coordinate an incident response Independent
- Lead a shift Independent
- Supervise contractors and vendors Independent
Physical access and security
- Escort visitors and contractors Leads others
Procedures and documents
- Keep the shift log and hand over Leads others
Site safety
- Select and use protective equipment Up to Leads others
Emergency response
- Recognise and report a suspected cyber incident Up to Independent
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Sources and licences
- Critical Facilities reference framework © Facility Labs. (CC BY 4.0)