Network Engineer

N Consulting Global; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm in Glasgow is seeking an engineer for on-site network installations. The role involves verifying Bills of Materials, installing network devices, managing cabling, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have experience with network installations and be familiar with client site safety policies. This contract position offers a dynamic work environment and engagement with cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• Experience with network installations and equipment management.
• Ability to verify and validate technical components in networking.
• Understanding of safety protocols including PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Verify and validate the Bill of Materials.
• Receive, inspect, and install network equipment.
• Rack and stack devices as per layout plans.
• Manage and label cables for organized installations.
• Ensure availability of power sources and setup.
• Assist remote engineers with console access.
• Conduct power-on tests and connectivity checks.
• Document installations and leftover materials.
• Capture photographic evidence of installations.

Job description

Overview

Role involves on-site engineering tasks for network installations, verification, testing, and documentation at client locations, with required PPE and site policies.

Responsibilities

• Verify and validate the Bill of Materials (active and passive components).
• Receive, inspect, and install network equipment (switches, APs, controllers, firewalls).
• Rack and stack devices in designated positions according to the layout plan.
• Manage cables: identify, label, and patch as required; perform inter-rack and intra-rack patching with copper and fiber cables; ensure neat dressing and labeling inside racks.
• Power setup: verify available PDU sockets and install redundant power sources if required.
• Provide console access for remote engineers to configure devices.
• Physically replace and install network devices, including switches (core, distribution, and access) and wireless access points (ceiling/wall mounted).
• Test installations: power-on tests and connectivity checks for all devices.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with on-site contacts to verify device functionality.
• Document installation and spare materials: submit a list of installed devices and leftover materials.
• Capture before and after photos of racks, patch panels, and cabling.
• Environmental/onsite safety: steel-toe shoes are mandatory due to factory site requirements.

Qualifications

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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