IT Field Enigneer

Field Network Engineer – SD-WAN Migration

We are seeking an experienced Field Network Engineer to support a nationwide SD-WAN migration project across pharmacy locations in the Plymuoth to Yeovil .

The successful candidate will be responsible for replacing legacy Cisco networking equipment with new SD-WAN infrastructure, installing Fortinet networking hardware, completing site surveys, and ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

This is a customer-facing role requiring excellent technical skills, strong communication, and the ability to work independently while liaising with remote technical teams throughout each installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend customer sites to complete SD-WAN migration activities.
• Liaise with the Pharmacy Manager on arrival and advise them of the planned installation and expected network downtime.
• Carry out pre-installation site surveys.
• Photograph the existing wireless access point (AP) and surrounding area.
• Record the mounting location of existing wireless access points.
• Measure and record ceiling heights where new access points are to be installed.
• Photograph existing communications cabinets and document all installed equipment.
• Confirm migration readiness with remote engineers before commencing work.
• Install and commission new One Access routers.
• Migrate broadband services from existing Cisco routers to new SD-WAN routers.
• Install and power up FortiGate firewalls.
• Install and configure FortiSwitch network switches.
• Complete WAN and LAN patching between routers, firewalls and switches.
• Verify network connectivity with remote support teams.
• Record switch port allocations and network device connections.
• Document Netgear switch port details where applicable.
• Complete installation reports and provide photographic evidence of completed works.

Technical Responsibilities

• Install and replace SD-WAN networking equipment.
• Router installation and migration.
• FortiGate Firewall installation.
• FortiSwitch installation.
• Cisco router replacement.
• LAN and WAN connectivity.
• Network cabling and pathing.
• Rack and communicatios cabinet installations.
• Basic network testing and troubleshooting.
• Support remote engineers during commissioning.

Essential Skills & Experience

*Previous experience as a Field Network Engineer or Network Installation Engineer.

*Experience installing routers, switches and firewalls.

*Knowledge of Cisco networking equipment.

*Experience with Fortinet products (FortiGate/FortiSwitch desirable).

*SD-WAN deployment or migration experience preferred.

*Experience working within communications cabinets and patch panels.

*Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking.

*Ability to follow technical runbooks and installation procedures.

*Excellent customer service and communication skills.

*Ability to work independently across multiple customer sites.

*Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Skills

*CCNA or equivalent networking qualification.

*Experience working within retail or healthcare environments.

*Experience supporting nationwide rollout projects.

*Basic Wi-Fi installation knowledge.

*Knowledge of structured cabling standards.

Key Deliverables

*Successful migration of existing network infrastructure to SD-WAN.

*Accurate installation of Fortinet networking equipment.

*Minimal disruption to pharmacy operations.

*Accurate completion of installation documentation.

*Successful remote validation of network connectivity.

*High-quality customer service throughout each installation.

Please call Clare on (phone number removed) for more details and please apply to this advert to prompt a callback.