Field Technician - Rack & Stack (Cisco)

Field Technician - Rack & Stack (Cisco)

Location: UK-wide
Travel: 60-80% nationwide travel
Contract Type: Contract/Freelance (Outside IR35)
Start: ASAP (flexible)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Field Technician to support nationwide data centre and on-site deployments, primarily focused on rack and stack activities using Cisco infrastructure. The role is heavily field-based, with regular travel across the UK, supported by remote documentation and reporting work completed from home on non-site days.

This is a hands-on delivery role, ideal for technicians who enjoy physical infrastructure work and structured deployment projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform rack and stack installations of network and server equipment, primarily Cisco hardware

• Install, mount, and secure Switches, Routers, Firewalls, and related infrastructure

• Patch and dress copper and fibre cabling to agreed standards

• Label equipment and cabling accurately in line with client standards

• Conduct basic power-up, connectivity checks, and visual inspections

• De-install and remove Legacy equipment where required

• Work to site health & safety, security, and change control procedures

• Travel to client sites across the UK (typically 60-80% of working time)

• Complete deployment documentation, asset records, and site reports while working remotely from home

• Liaise with remote network engineers and project teams during installations

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a field technician/rack & stack/data centre installation role

• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco hardware (Switches, Routers, Firewalls)

• Confident working in live data centre and enterprise environments

• Solid understanding of structured cabling standards (copper & fibre)

• Ability to follow technical runbooks and installation guides accurately

• Comfortable with frequent UK travel and onsite work

• Strong attention to detail for documentation and asset tracking

• Full UK driving licence

Bonus/Desirable Skills

• Exposure to Cisco Meraki environments (Switches, Firewalls, access points)

• Experience working with Palo Alto Firewalls or appliances (physical install level)

• Basic understanding of network concepts (VLANs, IP Addressing, connectivity testing)

• Previous experience supporting large rollout or migration programmes

Working Pattern

• Onsite: Field-based installation work across the UK

• Remote: Home-based days used for documentation, reporting, and preparation

• Occasional overnight stays may be required depending on site location