Network Field Engineer

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Network Field Engineer for a 12-month contract in Edinburgh. The role involves deploying network infrastructures like SD-WAN and requires strong experience in Cisco technologies. The position includes regular travel across Scotland and offers hybrid working options. Ideal candidates will have hands-on expertise with Cisco routing and switching, as well as knowledge of Palo Alto, VPN, and collaboration tools.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Cisco switching and routing (CCNA minimum).
• Skilled in troubleshooting and maintaining high-availability networks.
• Ability to work effectively with both IT and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of SD-WAN to 50+ sites.
• Contribute to network design, strategy, and implementation.
• Provide expert advice on infrastructure and security design.

Skills

Cisco switching and routing

Palo Alto

F5

VPN

Collaboration

Windows

Linux

High-availability networks

Tools

Cisco UC

WLC

IPsec

Network monitoring tools

Load balancing tools

Job description

Overview

Network Field Engineer| 12 months (Outside IR35)| Hybrid (Edinburgh)

Harvey Nash is recruiting for a Network Field Engineer on a 12 month Contract.

You will have strong hands-on experience in Cisco switching and routing (CCNA minimum), ideally with exposure to Palo Alto, F5, VPN, Collaboration, Windows, and Linux. You'll play a key role in delivering major network transformation projects across Scotland, including SD-WAN deployment and LAN/Wi-Fi upgrades.

This role requires regular travel across Scotland, including occasional evenings and weekends, to support site deployments. You'll be proactive, technically skilled, and able to work independently and collaboratively to deliver results.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery
• Lead deployment of SD-WAN to 50+ sites and LAN/Wi-Fi upgrades.
• Contribute to network design, strategy, and implementation.
• Provide expert advice on infrastructure and security design.
• Represent the Networks team in internal/external meetings.
• Support future projects (e.g. F5, data centre migration, VPN changes).

Governance & Best Practice

• Governance Ensure compliance with PSN and internal policies.
• Promote best practices in network management and design.

Communication & Collaboration

• Liaise with operational teams to improve service delivery.
• Attend CAB and project meetings to support change initiatives.

Service Development

• Identify opportunities for improvement based on the network roadmap.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong Cisco experience (2960X/XR, 4500, 9000, Nexus) with certification.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and maintaining high-availability networks.
• Familiarity with: Cisco UC, WLC, F5 VPN/Silverline/XC, IPsec, Palo Alto.
• Experience with network monitoring and load balancing.
• Ability to work effectively with both IT and operational teams.

This role falls outside of IR35 and is hybrid working with the expectation to attend the Edinburgh office as and when required. Please note that for this role you must have or be happy to get a Basic Disclosure Scotland. To apply please send your CV using the link.