Network Field Engineer (LAN)

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 (e.g. 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.