Consulting Engineer - Systems integrator

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized IT services provider is seeking a Consulting Engineer in Glasgow to provide advanced technical guidance and design robust solutions. The role involves leading project delivery, troubleshooting network issues, and mentoring engineers. Ideal candidates have CCNP-level Cisco certification and strong experience with Cisco technologies and cloud environments. Competitive daily rate offered at £400–£450.

Qualifications

• Minimum CCNP-level Cisco certification.
• Proven experience deploying at least 5 of the specified technologies in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery, from design through to implementation.
• Take full ownership of technical issues, ensuring thorough diagnosis and resolution.
• Deliver project engineering services including low-level design, implementation, and consultancy.
• Act as an escalation point for complex technical incidents.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network and security-related issues with precision and efficiency.
• Mentor and support the development of other engineers.

Skills

Cisco Routers (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP)

Cisco Switches (VTP, STP, VSS)

Cisco Datacentre Switching (Nexus, VPC, VDC)

Cisco Wireless

Cisco Firewalls (ASA or Firepower)

Cisco Voice/IPT

Cisco SD-WAN

Cisco ISE

Cisco Meraki

Palo Alto Firewalls

Azure or AWS cloud environments

Education

CCNP-level Cisco certification

Job description

Overview

Ready to deliver technical expertise that drives client success?

Join a specialised IT services provider recognised for delivering secure, scalable, and innovative networking and infrastructure solutions. With a reputation for technical excellence and customer-focused delivery, the organisation continues to support enterprises in building resilient and future-ready environments.

The team is hiring a Consulting Engineer to provide advanced technical guidance, design robust solutions, and support implementation across complex projects. The role will focus on aligning technology with business needs, ensuring best practices, and enabling successful outcomes for client engagements.

This is where ambition meets opportunity. Apply now!

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery, from design through to implementation
• Take full ownership of technical issues, ensuring thorough diagnosis and resolution
• Deliver project engineering services including low-level design, implementation, and consultancy
• Act as an escalation point for complex technical incidents
• Troubleshoot and resolve network and security-related issues with precision and efficiency
• Mentor and support the development of other engineers

Qualifications

• Minimum CCNP-level Cisco certification
• Proven experience deploying at least 5 of the following in a production environment:

Proven experience deploying at least 5 of the following in a production environment:

• Cisco Routers (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP)
• Cisco Switches (VTP, STP, VSS)
• Cisco Datacentre Switching (Nexus, VPC, VDC)
• Cisco Wireless
• Cisco Firewalls (ASA or Firepower)
• Cisco Voice/IPT
• Cisco SD-WAN
• Cisco ISE
• Cisco Meraki
• Palo Alto Firewalls
• Azure or AWS cloud environments
• Ability to obtain NPPV Security Clearance

Salary

• £400–£450 per day