At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain network infrastructure and document installations across various sites in Scotland.
- Company: Public sector organisation in Edinburgh with a focus on collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible working, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Opportunity to work across multiple sites with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and enhance your skills in network engineering.
- Qualifications: Experience with Cisco Switches and strong documentation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
A public sector organisation in Edinburgh is currently looking to recruit a Network Field Engineer (LAN) for an initial 12 month contract with the option to extend on a rate of £450/day (Outside IR35). This role will be based in Edinburgh, however, attendance at the project site will only be required on an as-needed basis.
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining accurate records in relation to the identification, workings and testing of switch replacements, power hardware and cabling across the organisation, reporting back to key project personnel when required.
- Documenting deployed infrastructure.
- Ensuring all devices are added to operational management systems.
- Drawing up snagging lists for 3rd parties, including power delivery, cabling and racking.
Essential Skills:
- Ability to work in partnership with IT colleagues, contract companies and operational colleagues attending multiple sites all over Scotland, working nights and if required weekends with partners.
- Good working knowledge of how Cisco Switches work and are installed and configured for layer 2 and 3 workloads over various sizes of sites.
- Working knowledge of cabinet power delivery to network/server rooms using UPS, PDU, ATS and bypasses.
- Good working knowledge of best practice approaches to testing cabling and equipment in primary and distribution cabinets.
- The ability to identify the equipment installed on customer premises that relates to switches and structured cabling presentation, often in busy and congested comms rooms and cabinets. Documentation and identification of other cabinet contents will be required, some kit will need to be moved/installed from external due to past lack of space.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
Network Engineer (LAN) in Edinburgh employer: Venesky Brown
Venesky-Brown is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Edinburgh, where you can contribute to meaningful public sector projects. With a strong focus on employee development and collaboration, we provide opportunities for growth while ensuring a supportive culture that values teamwork and innovation. Enjoy the flexibility of working primarily from home with occasional site visits, allowing for a balanced work-life experience.
