Network Engineer

Network Field Engineer - MUST BE SCOTLAND BASED

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.