Network & Telecoms Engineer

Network & Telecoms Engineer
Norwich (On-site)
19.78-23.82 per hour (Contract / Public Sector)

Excellent opportunity for a Network Engineer with strong Networking, Security and Telephony experience to join a large public sector organisation in a critical, high-availability environment offering technical ownership and project leadership.

This company are a major public sector organisation running a complex network and telephony estate supporting essential services across multiple sites. They are looking to add an experienced engineer to strengthen operational support and lead new implementations.

In this role you will provide technical expertise across LAN/WAN, security infrastructure and telephony systems, acting as a lead on projects and implementations. You'll also contribute to 2nd/3rd line Service Desk support, manage escalations, work with suppliers, and take part in an on-call rota and shift coverage.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in large network environments, strong troubleshooting skills, and a customer-first mindset. A CCNA (or equivalent) and ITIL Foundation are key, with security/telephony exposure (e.g., Checkpoint/Mitel) beneficial.

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a contract role in a high-impact environment, combining hands-on operational support with project delivery responsibility.

The Role:
*Design, maintain and troubleshoot data network, security and telephony services
*Lead projects/implementations, working with PMO and technical teams
*2nd/3rd line support, incident escalation, SLA updates and supplier liaison
*Shift pattern cover + on-call rota

The Person:
*Proven experience in large network environments (enterprise / public sector scale)
*CCNA (or equivalent) + ITIL Foundation (essential)
*Strong fault-finding, documentation and customer service skills
*Happy with on-site work, travel to other sites, and on-call/shift pattern

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.