Network Field Engineer - Edinburgh

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an experienced Network Field Engineer to support a public sector client's major change programme in Edinburgh. The role necessitates strong Cisco switching and routing skills (CCNP minimum) and experience with SD-WAN, VPNs, and networking tools. Responsibilities include delivering network projects across multiple sites while ensuring compliance with PSN standards. This position offers a competitive rate of £400-£500 per day, requiring travel across Scotland.

Qualifications

• Expertise in networking with strong Cisco switching and routing experience.
• Hands-on experience with critical network projects and multi-site environments.
• Knowledge of Palo Alto, F5, VPN, Windows and Linux is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver critical network projects including SD-WAN migration and VPN rollout.
• Provide design and strategy input for multi-site networks.
• Act as a technical consultant on network roadmap and security.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support change delivery.

Skills

Cisco switching and routing

Troubleshooting

Network management

SD-WAN

Palo Alto

F5

Linux

Windows

Education

CCNP minimum

Tools

Cisco (2960X/XR, 4500, 9000 series, Nexus)

Job description

Contract: 12 Months
Rate: £400-£500 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Edinburgh (Travel across Scotland required)

We are recruiting on behalf of one of our key public sector clients for an experienced Network Field Engineer to support a major change programme.

You will be a subject matter expert in networking with strong Cisco switching and routing experience (CCNP minimum). Knowledge of Palo Alto, F5, VPN, Windows, and Linux is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver critical network projects including SD-WAN migration, VPN rollout, LAN upgrades across 50+ sites, and Wi-Fi enhancements.
• Provide design and strategy input for multi-site networks and ensure compliance with PSN standards.
• Act as a technical consultant on network roadmap and security.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and attend CAB meetings to support change delivery.

Skills & Experience

• Proven hands‑on experience with Cisco (2960X/XR, 4500, 9000 series, Nexus).
• Strong troubleshooting and high‑availability network management skills.
• Familiarity with SD‑WAN, Wi‑Fi, F5, Palo Alto, and load balancing solutions.
• Ability to work across multiple sites and engage with technical and operational teams.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.