#NC25NES180605 - DATA CENTRE INFRASTRUCTURE INSTALLATION ENGINEERING SUPPORT
Deadline: July 3, 2025
Requester: NATO
Location: Mons, Belgium
Start date: August, 2025
Security clearance: NATO SECRET
SCOPE OF WORK / DUTIES / ROLES
Data Center Infrastructure Assessment Report:
- The contractor will provide an initial assessment report of the current data centre infrastructure, including equipment layout, power and cooling systems, and cable management practices. This report will identify key strengths, weaknesses, and areas that require improvement or optimization to meet the organization’s operational and future scalability requirements;
Cable Management Optimization Plan:
- The contractor will deliver a comprehensive plan to reorganize and optimize the data centre’s cabling infrastructure. This plan will include recommendations for implementing structured cabling, clear labelling of cables, and the integration of cable management software to ensure all network connections are properly documented and easy to manage;
Equipment Installation Standards and Procedures:
- The contractor will develop and deliver standardized procedures for the installation and configuration of new data centre equipment. These standards will ensure that new hardware is installed efficiently and correctly, minimizing the risk of errors and ensuring consistent configurations across all deployments;
Implementation of Patch Manager Software:
- The contractor will implement Patch Manager Software to track and manage all network connections, ensuring that cable routing and equipment connections are welldocumented and easily accessible for troubleshooting and future expansion;
Equipment Installation and Cabling Implementation:
- The contractor will oversee the physical implementation of new cabling and equipment installations in the data centre. This includes installing new hardware based on the standardized procedures, ensuring proper cable routing and management, and updating Patch Manager Software with the new installations;
Training and Handover of Equipment and Cable Management Systems:
- The contractor will develop training materials and deliver sessions to the data centre team, ensuring they are equipped to maintain, troubleshoot, and expand the newly implemented systems. Training will focus on cable management best practices, equipment installation procedures, and the use of Patch Manager Software;
Final Data Centre Optimization Report:
- At the conclusion of the project, the contractor will provide a final optimization report summarizing the changes made to the data centre infrastructure, including equipment installation, cable management improvements, and software integration. The report will also include recommendations for ongoing maintenance and future expansions.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 4 years of experience in data centre environments with hands-on experience in installing, terminating, and testing fibre optic and copper cabling (e.g., Cat5e, Cat6a, Cat7), including structured cabling systems, patch panels, and racks;
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a military or NATO environment with a strong understanding of data centre operations and network architecture standards;
- Proficiency in rack and stack operations (installing network, server, and storage hardware) and cable management practices to ensure organized, scalable deployments;
- Experience with network testing tools such as Fluke Networks or equivalent, with the ability to perform cable certification and troubleshooting;
- Experience with patch management software, such as SolarWinds Patch Manager, ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus, or equivalent, to ensure proper documentation and organization of cable and equipment layouts;
- Expertise in network protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), ensuring seamless integration of network infrastructure in the data centre;
- A valid certification such as BICSI Technician, CNet Certified Network Cable Installer (CNCI), or similar;
- Knowledge of data centre power and cooling systems, including UPS, PDUs, and HVAC considerations for optimal performance;
- ITIL v4 Foundation Certification to ensure understanding of service management processes and procedures for structured and efficient operations within the data centre environment;
- Experience in project management and coordination, leading the installation and deployment of data centre projects, including managing timelines, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to quality standards and best practices;
- Experience with fibre optic splicing and fusion splicing tools;
- Knowledge of safety standards and compliance with data centre design such as TIA/EIA standards;
- Any valid certification or training in data centre operations, such as Uptime Institute's Accredited Tier Designer (ATD) or DC Professional's Data Centre Technician certification;
- Knowledge of environmental monitoring systems (e.g., temperature, humidity sensors, and surveillance) for data centres.
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