Network Field Engineer

Primary product focus areas:

Projects across Critical National Infrastructure (Energy, Water, CNI and Blue Light clients)

• Security Portfolio: CCTV, Access Control, Perimeter Detection, Intruder Detection
• LAN Portfolio: Private IP Networks, Wireless networks
• WAN Portfolio: Private Mission Critical IP Networks, SDH Networks, VPLS/MPLS,
• Cyber Portfolio: IDS, IPS, Firewalling
• Voice portfolio: Hosted and traditional voice offerings

Primary Tasks:

• Commission and test equipment and systems, together with associated interfacing, ensuring accurate and timely completion in accordance with provided documentation
• Configuration, fault-finding and maintenance of third party equipment
• Working to preventive and corrective maintenance plans for existing and new equipment with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Insuring compliance with health & safety strategy. Developing and promoting health & safety amongst colleagues.
• Providing accurate reports against maintenance plans and preparing recommendations for future works.
• Perform out of hours on-call cover

Secondary Tasks:

• Advising and development of proactive/reactive maintenance plans.
• Obtain and maintain technical competence in the systems supported by the business
• Support and advise pre-sales team to respond to RFQs and tenders with accurately pricing
• Providing technical advice on engineering projects.

Overview of role and responsibilities:

The engineer will bring to this position:

• In depth knowledge and experience of Networking technologies including IP Networks and optionally SDH, SDN, TDM, DWDM, Microwave or other networking technology.
• Experience in site activities including installing, configuring and commissioning communications and telecoms equipment and services.
• Flexibility in working, including willingness to work and stay away in different regions of the UK and occasionally abroad.
• Excellent customer facing qualities.
• Excellent communicator with strong presentation, numeracy and written skills
• Confidence to work in controlled areas, such as electrical substations.
• Confidence to work with low voltage power systems
• A team player, with the ability to also work unsupervised using their own initiative.
• An aptitude for pragmatic problem solving.
• Willingness to learn and keenness to grow.
• Strong problem-solving abilities; able to facilitate discussions and outcomes

The following would be advantageous:

• Cisco Qualification (CCNA/CCNP etc)
• SC Clearance
• Experience with Cyber Security.
• Electrical '18th Edition' and/or Level 2 & 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations
• Inspection & Testing level 2 certificate (C&G 2392-10)
• Exposure to, and some experience in a diverse range of communication technologies, including at least one of the following: SDN, TDM, DWDM, Microwave radio, Telephony, CCTV or Access Control.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.