Earlier this year we predicted that 2019 would see the continued vast growth in data centres across the
world. There has never been a better time to get into the industry, so we share
4 reasons why a career in data centres could be the right move for you:
Data continues to dominate
The upwards trend in the size of the data centre industry
shows no sign of slowing. With some global organisations set to double the size of their data centres by the end of 2019, investment in the space
is predicted to grow again this year. One of the main reasons for this is the
increased perceived importance of data amongst the industries clients, with the
likes of GDPR and the associated financial risks meaning companies are
clamouring to sure up their data. This is coupled with the proven scalability
of data centres, showing that the industry shouldn’t encounter any physical
barriers to growth in the near future. This all means more jobs are rapidly
becoming available.
Skills Shortage
All of the above means that companies are struggling to find
the talent they need to fill the roles within their data centres. According to
the Annual global Data Centre survey 2019, 61%
of hiring managers in data centres are having difficulty recruiting the
staff they need. The growth in the industry means jobs are appearing faster
than people are training to fill them, meaning that qualified data centre
employees are very much in demand. This demand has contributed to a growth in
salaries in the industry too, with around a £10,000 increase in the average
salary since 2012 meaning data centre jobs now pay on average £55,000 p.a.
Therefore, this is a great opportunity to consider a career in data centres.
People love Data Centres
As reported by Network
World, employees in data centres are amongst the most satisfied in their
jobs, with 72%
of respondents to Informa Engage and Data Center Knowledge’s survey
saying they “love their job”. On top of that, 75% said they would encourage
their children to follow them into a career in data centres. The reasons for
this were identified as a sense of importance in the industry’s place in the
world, satisfaction that their skills were highly recognised and respected, and large amounts
of potential career progression both inside and outside their current employer.
QCS Staffing make it easy to take the next step!
At QCS Staffing, we have a dedicated Data Centres team, who use
their excellent
relationships with major clients in the industry to put people in real
life-changing roles. Offering “invaluable
support throughout any hiring process” the team will make sure you find a
role that suits you. Whether it’s a step up the career ladder or first step
into a new area, QCS Staffing have a wide array of data centre jobs for you
to browse.
Find out more about our team here or
browse our latest data centre
jobs here.
