Network Engineer

Experis is delivering a network infrastructure implementation across two education sites in the Glasgow/ Cumbernauld area and is looking for a Network Engineer to support the installation, configuration, migration and subsequent operational support of the environment.

The role will initially be heavily project-focused, with engineers configuring equipment offsite before attending site to complete the network cutover and installation. Following implementation, the focus will move toward network management, infrastructure support, security and ticket resolution.

• Contract: 6 months
• Location: Two client sites in the Glasgow / Cumbernauld area
• Working pattern: Onsite during the initial implementation phase; approximately weekly site attendance thereafter
• Project focus: Network installation, configuration, migration and support
• Experience: Typically 3–5 years' relevant networking experience
• Clearance: Enhanced DBS clearance required
• Interview: Two-stage interview process

• Prepare, configure and test network hardware prior to deployment.
• Install and configure network infrastructure across two client sites.
• Support the decommissioning of existing network infrastructure and the controlled cutover to the new environment.
• Configure network services and infrastructure to enable secure remote management and ongoing support.
• Manage and support switches, firewalls and associated network security controls.
• Work with Sophos firewall technology and Juniper switching, including Juniper Mist for switch management.
• Apply network security policies and support school-specific safeguarding technologies and controls.
• Support Microsoft-based infrastructure and Active Directory where required.
• Provide server and network support following the implementation phase.
• Investigate and resolve incidents and service tickets allocated by Experis.
• Work collaboratively with the existing client IT team, providing practical guidance and knowledge transfer where appropriate.
• Maintain clear technical documentation covering configuration, changes, incidents and support activities.
• Support scheduled maintenance and cutover activity, including some work outside standard daytime hours where required to minimise service disruption.

• 3–5 years' experience working in a network engineering, infrastructure or senior technical support environment.
• Hands-on experience installing, configuring and supporting enterprise network infrastructure.
• Practical experience with network switches and firewalls.
• Experience with Juniper switching is highly relevant, particularly Juniper Mist.
• Experience with Sophos firewalls is highly relevant.
• Understanding of network security principles, policies and secure infrastructure design.
• Exposure to OPNsense or comparable firewall/network security platforms would be advantageous.
• Experience supporting Microsoft environments and Active Directory.
• Ability to troubleshoot network connectivity, configuration and infrastructure issues methodically.
• Experience working on network migrations, installations or cutover projects.

• You are a hands-on Network Engineer or Senior Support Engineer who enjoys practical infrastructure work.
• You are comfortable working in live environments where careful planning, testing and controlled change are essential.
• You can communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• You are patient and collaborative when working alongside an existing IT team and can share knowledge without over complicating technical issues.
• You are organised, dependable and able to move between project delivery and operational support.
• You are comfortable working onsite and travelling between two nearby client locations.