Network Engineer

Lucid Support Services Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology support services company is seeking a skilled Network Engineer for an on-site position in Aberdeen. The role involves configuring and troubleshooting networking infrastructure, maintaining security protocols, and ensuring efficient network performance on a 3-month contract basis. Candidates should have strong experience in switch configuration and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in networking and switch configuration.
• Solid understanding of LAN/WAN principles.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across the OSI model.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network switches.
• Ensure smooth rollout of networking solutions.
• Identify and respond to potential cyber security threats.

Skills

Networking and switch configuration

Understanding of LAN/WAN principles

Troubleshooting skills across the OSI model

Establishing and configuring VPNs

Identifying and mitigating cyber security threats

Documentation skills

Job description

Overview

Network Engineer - Aberdeen, on-site

Inside IR35, 3-month contract, start ASAP!

Responsibilities

• Proven experience in networking and switch configuration (e.g., Cisco, Aruba, HP, etc.)
• Solid understanding of LAN/WAN principles, routing, and switching
• Strong troubleshooting skills across the OSI model (Layer 1–3) including physical connectivity, MAC, ARP, and IP-based connectivity checks
• Experience establishing and configuring VPNs, including Phase 1/Phase 2 negotiation, encryption standards, shared information, and security policies
• Ability to identify, respond to, and mitigate suspicious activity or potential cyber security threats (e.g., isolating affected devices, threat analysis, patching, escalation to management)
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network switches and related infrastructure
• Ensure smooth rollout of networking solutions and minimise downtime through proactive monitoring and issue resolution
• Methodical approach to problem-solving and strong documentation skills

If you're available and interested, then please apply for full details.

Note: If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

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