Network Field Engineer (LAN)

Lorien
Midlothian, UK
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£104,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Applicant Tracking Systems Catalyst (Software) Networking Hardware Network Layer Network Architecture SolarWinds (Software) Cisco Switches Cisco

Job description

Network Field Engineer (LAN) - Up to £400 per day Outside IR35 - 12 Month Contract - Edinburgh

One of Lorien’s key public sector clients is looking for a Network Field Engineer (LAN) to join their team on an initial 12-month contract (Possible 12 month extension)

PLEASE NOTE - TRAVEL AROUND SCOTLAND WITH OWN VEHICLE IS REQUIRED

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing and supporting LAN replacement and upgrade activity across multiple sites
  • Working closely with IT teams, contractors and operational stakeholders across Scotland
  • Installing, configuring and supporting Cisco Switches (Layer 2 & Layer 3)
  • Supporting work within comms rooms and cabinets including structured cabling
  • Managing and validating power systems including UPS, PDU and ATS
  • Testing cabling, Switches and associated infrastructure
  • Identifying and documenting existing network equipment within complex environments
  • Maintaining accurate records of installations, testing and deployed infrastructure
  • Ensuring all devices are added to operational management systems (eg SolarWinds, Catalyst Centre, ThousandEyes)
  • Working with 3rd parties to identify issues and produce snagging lists

Key Skills & Experience:

  • Strong experience working with Cisco switching (Layer 2 & Layer 3)
  • Hands-on experience delivering LAN/network infrastructure upgrades
  • Solid understanding of structured cabling and comms room environments
  • Experience working with network power systems (UPS, PDU, ATS)
  • Proven ability to test and troubleshoot network infrastructure
  • Strong documentation and organisational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple site-based activities and work with stakeholders
  • Experience working in public sector or regulated environments is beneficial

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Requirements

  • Strong experience working with Cisco switching (Layer 2 & Layer 3)
  • Hands-on experience delivering LAN/network infrastructure upgrades
  • Solid understanding of structured cabling and comms room environments
  • Experience working with network power systems (UPS, PDU, ATS)
  • Proven ability to test and troubleshoot network infrastructure
  • Strong documentation and organisational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple site-based activities and work with stakeholders
  • Experience working in public sector or regulated environments is beneficial

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