Network Engineer

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Network Field Engineer and contribute to the digital transformation of Scotland’s public sector. You'll deploy SD-WAN solutions, upgrade LAN infrastructure, and ensure compliance with network policies. Enjoy a hybrid working arrangement and competitive rates while working with cutting-edge technologies. This role requires travel across Scotland and offers the chance to shape the future of public sector networking.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Competitive Rates

Continuous Learning

Qualifications

• Experience with SD-WAN, Wi-Fi systems, and LAN upgrades.
• Strong knowledge of network troubleshooting and IPsec tunnels.

Responsibilities

• Deploy SD-WAN Solutions across 50+ sites in Scotland.
• Upgrade LAN infrastructure nationwide and troubleshoot site failures.
• Support the implementation of network security solutions.

Skills

SD-WAN

LAN upgrades

Network troubleshooting

Palo Alto Firewalls

Communication

Education

CCNA

CCNP

Tools

F5 VPN

Network monitoring solutions

Job description

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Network Field Engineer – Join the Digital Transformation in Scotland!

Location: Nationwide (Travel required within Scotland)

Contract: 12-Month Contract (Inside IR35)

Competitive Day Rate

Key Responsibilities:

1. Deploy SD-WAN Solutions across 50+ sites in Scotland.
2. Upgrade LAN infrastructure nationwide and troubleshoot site failures.
3. Collaborate with teams on networking and infrastructure design.
4. Consult and advise on network roadmap and future-proofing solutions.
5. Ensure compliance with network policies and best practices.
6. Support the implementation of network security solutions (Palo Alto, F5, VPN, etc.).
7. Consult with colleagues to optimize network performance.

Key Skills & Experience:

1. Experience with SD-WAN, Wi-Fi systems, and LAN upgrades.
2. Strong knowledge of network troubleshooting, IPsec tunnels, and Palo Alto Firewalls.
3. Experience with network monitoring solutions, load balancing, and F5 VPN.
4. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
5. A CCNA (minimum) certification, with other certifications (CCNP, etc.) being highly desirable.
6. Willing to travel across Scotland, including weekends and nights for deployments.

Why Apply?

1. Be Part of Digital Transformation: Help shape the future of public sector networking.
2. Hybrid Working: Enjoy flexibility with a hybrid working arrangement.
3. Competitive Rates: Attractive day rate with potential for contract extension.
4. Continuous Learning: Work with cutting-edge technologies and a collaborative team.

If you're passionate about network engineering, enjoy hands-on deployment, and want to contribute to SD-WAN and LAN projects, we’d love to hear from you.

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Apply now and play a vital role in the digital transformation of Scotland’s public sector!