The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Department for International Development (DfID) merged on 1 September 2020 to form the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

The FCDO pursues our national interests and projects the UK as a force for good in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK's security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners.

Description:

The Infrastructure Engineer for the Echo 2 Programme is responsible for assisting with the onsite installation of Echo 2 network services at FCDO and British Council sites across the world. The role reports to the Echo 2 Deployment Lead.

Key responsibilities:

• Review and validate as-is site technical configuration/information.
• Rack and stack the Echo 2 network equipment at site, running network cables between devices and patch panels as per the site design.
• Re-cable the Echo 2 aspects of the network rack to achieve an optimal and tidy rack installation.
• Tidy the installation area and dispose of installation-generated rubbish appropriately.
• Troubleshoot installation issues where required.
• Assist site with User Acceptance Testing where required.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the Programme plan as directed by the Echo 2 Deployment Lead.
• Participate in cross functional workshops as required.
• Review site designs.
• Provide network technical advice to the wider Programme and Echo 2 supplier teams.
• Liaise with site contacts to provide them with on-going information about their upcoming transition.
• Work closely and collaboratively with the wider Programme team.

Qualifications/Experience

• CCNA certified.
• SC clearance and willing to go through the DV clearance process.
• Experience of transitioning large and complex IT projects in UK public sector.
• Experience of installing network equipment in datacentres as well as smaller server rooms.
• Experience of fault finding and troubleshooting network hardware devices.
• Excellent understanding of different network media types and connectors.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to read and understand complex network diagrams.
• Must be able to work with multiple suppliers and provide them with guidance as required.
• Must had knowledge of SD-WAN technologies.
• Must be prepared to travel overseas regularly, for extended periods of time, and at short notice.
• Must have a valid passport with no travel restrictions.

If this role sounds like something that you would be interested in, please click the link to apply or get in touch with hannah.kenna@publicsectorresourcing.co.uk

Disability confident

As a member of the disability confident scheme, FCDO guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

If you qualify for the above, please notify us on PSRapplications@publicsectorresourcing.co.uk.

We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.

Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following, this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.