Field Engineer

Job Title: Field Engineer - Northern Ireland

Job Description

This role focuses on deploying and supporting network infrastructure across multiple customer sites, with a particular emphasis on installing, configuring and testing Cisco access layer Switches while safely decommissioning Legacy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install Cisco access layer Switches at various end customer sites across Northern Ireland in line with agreed technical standards and project plans.
• Remove and decommission redundant Huawei access layer Switches from communications cabinets, ensuring safe handling and secure disposal of equipment.
• Apply pre-configured IOS images to new Switches and verify that configurations load correctly and operate as intended.
• Securely remove all configurations and sensitive data from decommissioned equipment in accordance with security and governance requirements.
• Carry out thorough post-installation testing to confirm connectivity for cabinets, client devices, wireless access points, printers, VoIP handsets and interactive panels.
• Work under the guidance and direction of the Technical Lead Engineer, collaborating closely with the existing communications team to deliver successful deployments.
• Liaise with on-site stakeholders to minimise disruption, provide clear updates on progress and ensure that any issues are resolved promptly.
• Document installation activities, configuration changes and test results to maintain accurate records for future support and auditing.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in field engineering, working on customer sites to install and support IT and network infrastructure.
• Strong networking knowledge, including practical experience with routing and switching technologies.
• Hands-on experience working with Cisco Switches, including installation, basic configuration and troubleshooting.
• experience working with access layer Switches and communications cabinets in live environments.
• Understanding of IT and telecommunications environments, including connectivity for client devices, access points, printers, VoIP and interactive panels.
• Ability to follow technical guidance from a Technical Lead Engineer and work effectively as part of a communications team.
• Good stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with on-site contacts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• experience decommissioning network equipment, including secure removal of configurations and data.
• Background in desktop or end-user environment support, particularly in relation to network connectivity issues.
• Familiarity with working for or with large, enterprise-level (blue chip) organisations.
• Strong documentation skills for recording configurations, changes and test outcomes.
• Full UK driving licence, own vehicle and willingness to travel to various sites across Northern Ireland (if required by project arrangements).

Why Work Here?

You will join a long-term contract opportunity with a major, well-established client, providing stability and the chance to work on large-scale, enterprise network deployments. You will collaborate with an experienced technical and communications team, gaining exposure to modern Cisco technologies and structured deployment practices. The role offers varied on-site work, supporting professional growth and the development of strong stakeholder engagement skills in a dynamic field environment.

Work Environment

This is a field-based role involving regular travel to customer sites across Northern Ireland. You will work mainly within communications rooms and cabinets, installing and decommissioning network Switches and associated equipment. The environment is highly technical, with a focus on Cisco access layer Switches and related networking hardware, alongside a range of client devices such as access points, printers, VoIP phones and interactive panels. You will work to planned schedules under the guidance of a Technical Lead Engineer, collaborating closely with the existing communications team. Appropriate site-safe attire and adherence to on-site safety and security procedures will be required in line with each customer's policies.

Northern Ireland, UK

.00 GBP Daily

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