Network Engineer (hardware deployment, patching, basic configuration changes)

About the role

Contract Network Support role focused on network deployment, configuration, and operations support. The position involves coordinating hardware installations, managing network changes, maintaining inventory records, and providing incident support across network infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute the deployment of network switches and GBIC modules, including physical racking and cable patching
• Handle standard network configuration changes (CR) under system standards
• Validate connectivity post-change, lead joint testing with external vendors, and notify stakeholders upon completion
• Maintain accurate inventory records for all new, active, and dismounted hardware (Switches, SFPs, GBICs) and support related operational procedures
• Update configuration records, network diagrams, and asset logs to ensure documentation matches reality
• Liaise with regional Cluster IT and internal teams to secure facility access for deployments
• Conduct on-site physical health checks on network hardware to troubleshoot performance issues
• Maintain accurate incident logs and generate regular network health check reports

About you

• Experience with network infrastructure configurations/change management and/or in handling SFP/GBIC hardware components