Network Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by ST Global Tech LLC
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Darlington, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Network Engineer role in Darlington, UK, involves supporting networking projects and managing physical network infrastructure across manufacturing and office locations. The position requires troubleshooting and resolving issues related to various network components, including VoIP devices and Cisco equipment. The engineer will also coordinate with vendors and assist in the installation and configuration of network hardware and software. This is a 6-month contract position focused on maintaining and enhancing network operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support networking projects and changes from an infrastructure perspective.
- Manage physical network infrastructure in manufacturing and office locations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with VoIP devices and network connectivity.
- Coordinate installation and configuration of Cisco IOS LAN Switches.
- Assist in identifying and documenting processes and procedures.
- Provide desktop and laptop support, including software installation.
- Perform preventative maintenance on workstations and network devices.
- Support installation and testing of RF scanners and label printers.
- Act as a focal point for data centre networking problem resolution.
- Conduct root cause analysis of common and major network problems.
Key Skills:
- Proficiency in managing multiple networking projects.
- Thorough understanding of LAN/WAN hardware and software.
- Experience with Cisco equipment and VoIP devices.
- Knowledge of network components, wiring, and cabling methods.
- Basic understanding of network terminologies.
- Experience in troubleshooting desktop and networked printer issues.
- Familiarity with Windows Operating Systems.
- Ability to coordinate with third-party vendors for hardware issues.
- Experience with RF scanners and printing support.
- Strong problem-solving skills and root cause analysis capabilities.
Salary (Rate): 180 GBP per day
City: Darlington
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
description: Network Engineer Location: Darlington, UK 6 months Contract Rate: 180 GBP per day Technical Skills Support the networking projects and changes by providing input from infra ( VMWare, OS and desktop) perspective. Supporting and dealing with Vendors coming for hands and feet support to the manufacturing site Support for end point interaction with manufacturing and office networks; network switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, printers, battery backups, digital signage, security cameras, security intercoms, card access, time clocks, PLCs Management of physical network infrastructure of manufacturing and office locations; MDFs, IDFs, data closets Support multiple network environments relating to office, manufacturing, warehouse, development, test cells, security. Projects at local sites Help and troubleshooting with VoIP devices. Network administration: IP addressing, routing, etc. CGD Support: Identify and resolve user hardware/workstation problems. Support installation/configuration/troubleshooting of Cisco IOS LAN Switches . Coordinates and/or performs installation, troubleshooting, and repair of voice and data cabling in wiring IDF (intermediate distribution facilities) closets and computer rooms. Network components, wiring and cabling methods, concepts, various applications and assure local building codes are adhered to. Thorough understanding of the technical aspects of LAN/WAN hardware and software . Provide assistance in identifying and documenting processes and procedures. Assist Network Operations with troubleshooting network connectivity issues. Proficient in managing multiple networking projects in various areas of the facility. Act as a focal point for mission critical data centre networking problem resolution for Cisco Equipment, including virtual switches, VLAN, Spanning Tree. Break/fix hardware and software support, including troubleshooting at the desktop for problem determination Perform preventative maintenance on all workstations Installing software on the client systems. Proficiency in Windows Operating Systems Coordinate with third-party vendors to resolve hardware problems, as required Install and test replacement parts Knowledge and Experience in the Configuration, Setup and Support of RF Scanners Printing support – Zebra Printers, and other Label printers. Desktop and Laptop support Basic troubleshooting support of LAN devices, servers and networked printers. Basic understanding of network terminologies Solves day to day issues and performs root cause analysis of common/major problems