Case Study Data Centre

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Challenge

Meta required highly specialized talent to build and maintain its expansive data centre and network infrastructure in Ireland and the UK. The challenge was not only sourcing skilled professionals for a variety of roles but also ensuring seamless integration into Meta’s operations. Furthermore, maintaining ongoing HR and payroll management for such a large and dynamic workforce added another layer of complexities.​

​Mandate

Principle was tasked with:

• Recruiting and placing talent across multiple levels of technical and engineering roles, including NOC Engineers & Technicians, Infrastructure Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Network Security Engineers, Vulnerability Engineers, System Engineers, and more.

• Providing comprehensive HR support, including payroll management, background checks, and ongoing employee assistance to ensure contingent workforce stability and compliance.

• Delivering a flexible and scalable recruitment solution capable of supporting Meta’s long-term expansion in data centre and infrastructure operations.​

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Solution

Principle leveraged its deep expertise in the tech recruitment space and extensive talent network to source top candidates for Meta. We successfully filled a broad range of positions, including:

• Network Operations Centre (NOC) Engineers at levels I-VI.

• Infrastructure Engineers and Network Administrators across multiple levels.

• Network Security Engineers, Vulnerability and Threat Engineers, and System Engineers.

• DevOps Engineers and Managers.

• Network Technicians and Lab Technicians.

In addition to recruitment, Principle managed the entire HR lifecycle, providing payroll services, background checks, and ongoing HR support to ensure a seamless experience for Meta’s employees. This comprehensive service allowed Meta to focus on their core business operations while we handled the complexities of workforce management.

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​Result

Principle’s partnership with Meta has been marked by success and recognition. Over the course of 10+ years, we have placed numerous highly specialised roles, helping Meta build a robust, high-performing team to manage their data centres and network infrastructure. Our outstanding service was acknowledged in 2019 when Principle received Meta’s Global Supplier Excellence Award, outperforming 390 agencies worldwide. We have since won numerous awards for service up to 2024.

This long-standing collaboration reflects Principle expertise in meeting complex technical recruitment challenges and highlights our ability to support the critical operations of leading global tech companies like Meta.

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Challenge

Principle faced the complex challenge of building an Irish office from scratch, tasked with sourcing and recruiting 22 highly skilled engineers. These roles spanned from Network Operations Centre (NOC) Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Software Engineers to senior management, all of whom were needed to support the company's data centre and network infrastructure operations. The project also demanded the establishment of a full HR infrastructure to manage employee onboarding, payroll, and ongoing support.​

​Mandate

Principle was exclusively entrusted with managing the entire end-to-end process, which included:

• Building Sagax Technologies' office and workforce in Ireland.

• Recruiting a full spectrum of technical roles such as Network Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Software Engineers, and Senior Management positions.

• Providing comprehensive HR services, including onboarding, payroll management, and acting as the primary HR point of contact for all employee-related matters.

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Solution

Principle tapped into its extensive network and industry expertise to deliver a customised solution for Sagax Technologies. We strategically sourced and onboarded a diverse team of engineering professionals, ensuring the necessary skill sets were met for the data centre’s technical demands. Our solution also included full HR support, managing onboarding, payroll services, and all employee-related operations. This allowed Sagax Technologies to focus solely on caling its engineering capabilities while we handled all aspects of workforce management.

In addition to the recruitment process, Principle leveraged its expertise in creating robust HR infrastructures that could scale alongside the company’s growth. This ensured seamless HR operations, from compliance and background checks to continuous employee support.

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​Result

As a direct result of Principle's strategic approach and hands-on management, Sagax Technologies successfully established a fully operational office in Ireland, growing the team from zero to 22 engineers. This robust team enabled Sagax to scale its data centre operations efficiently, providing critical support to its US-based operations. Our partnership with Sagax demonstrates Principle’s proficiency in building high-performing technical teams from scratch and ensuring operational readiness through comprehensive HR support.

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Challenge

BlackBox, required highly skilled technical and network professionals to support its data centres in Sweden. The challenge was not only to source top talent across a wide range of technical roles but also to provide ongoing market insights, salary benchmarks, and guidance to ensure competitive hiring practices. Additionally, BlackBox needed a partner who could facilitate the seamless integration of both contract and permanent hires into their operations​

​Mandate

Principle was tasked with:

• Recruiting over 10+ specialised technical and network professionals for BlackBox's data centres in Sweden including 2 Senior build project managers for a new data centre in Sweden

• Providing ongoing support through market insights, salary benchmarks, and talent availability guidance.

• Working closely with BlackBox's internal recruitment teams to ensure the smooth onboarding and integration of new hires into their technical operations.

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Solution

Principle employed its expertise in technical recruitment to successfully place a diverse array of roles, including:

• Network Operations Engineers, NOC Manager, and Network Operations Project Manager.

• Site Manager for Network Operations, Network Administrator, and Network Maintenance Engineers.

• Senior Program Managers and other technical specialists necessary for the smooth running of BlackBox's data centres.

In addition to recruitment, Principle provided ongoing market insights and salary data to help BlackBox stay competitive in talent acquisition. We also collaborated closely with BlackBox's recruitment team and hiring managers, ensuring the smooth integration of both contract and permanent employees into the company's data centre operations.

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​Result

Principle successfully placed over 10 technical professionals in key roles within BlackBox’s data centres, enabling the company to enhance its network operations in Sweden. Our partnership extended beyond recruitment, as we continued to offer strategic guidance on market trends and salary benchmarks, ensuring BlackBox remained competitive in a tight talent market. The collaborative approach between Principle and BlackBox's recruitment teams resulted in a seamless integration of new hires, strengthening the company’s operational efficiency in a critical location.