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Primary product focus areas:

Projects across Critical National Infrastructure (Energy, Water, CNI and Blue Light clients)

Security Portfolio: CCTV, Access Control, Perimeter Detection, Intruder DetectionLAN Portfolio: Private IP networks, Wireless networksWAN Portfolio: Private Mission Critical IP networks, SDH Networks, VPLS/MPLS,Cyber Portfolio: IDS, IPS, FirewallingVoice portfolio: Hosted and traditional voice offerings

Primary Tasks:

Commission and test equipment and systems, together with associated interfacing, ensuring accurate and timely completion in accordance with provided documentationConfiguration, fault-finding and maintenance of third party equipmentWorking to preventive and corrective maintenance plans for existing and new equipment with a focus on continuous improvement.Insuring compliance with health & safety strategy. Developing and promoting health & safety amongst colleagues.Providing accurate reports against maintenance plans and preparing recommendations for future works.Perform out of hours on-call cover

Secondary Tasks:

Advising and development of proactive/reactive maintenance plans.Obtain and maintain technical competence in the systems supported by the businessSupport and advise pre-sales team to respond to RFQs and tenders with accurately pricingProviding technical advice on engineering projects.

Overview of role and responsibilities:

The engineer will bring to this position:

In depth knowledge and experience of Networking technologies including IP networks and optionally SDH, SDN, TDM, DWDM, Microwave or other networking technology.Experience in site activities including installing, configuring and commissioning communications and telecoms equipment and services.Flexibility in working, including willingness to work and stay away in different regions of the UK and occasionally abroad.Excellent customer facing qualities.Excellent communicator with strong presentation, numeracy and written skillsConfidence to work in controlled areas, such as electrical substations.Confidence to work with low voltage power systemsA team player, with the ability to also work unsupervised using their own initiative.An aptitude for pragmatic problem solving.Willingness to learn and keenness to grow.Strong problem-solving abilities; able to facilitate discussions and outcomes

The following would be advantageous:

Cisco Qualification (CCNA/CCNP etc)SC ClearanceExperience with Cyber Security.Electrical '18th Edition' and/or Level 2 & 3 Diploma in Electrical InstallationsInspection & Testing level 2 certificate (C&G 2392-10)Exposure to, and some experience in a diverse range of communication technologies, including at least one of the following: SDN, TDM, DWDM, Microwave radio, Telephony, CCTV or Access Control.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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