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Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here

The Role

The Saab Training and Simulation team are looking for an energetic and motivated team player to join their team in Wiltshire/Hampshire area as a Communication & Information Systems Technician. This Saab facility provides the technical and logistical support to a wide range of laser based training equipment used by The British Army. The Communication Sub System (CSS) and Exercise Control (Excon) equipment allows for data capture and analysis of the training. Although predominantly based in the warehouse facility, the job offers the opportunity of some travel to support other Saab sites and British Army exercises.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and preparation of CSS/Excon equipment (packing, system configuration, testing).

• Issue and receipt of CSS/Excon equipment.

• Corrective and preventative maintenance of CSS/Excon equipment.

• Technical troubleshooting including helpdesk support to field teams.

• Telescopic mast work and maintenance.

• Occasional in-field technical support of exercises to include set-up/tear down of CSS and Excon and through-exercise system monitoring and trouble shooting.

• Instructing equipment use.

• Requirement for occasional extended working hours (including some weekend work).

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Good communication skills with the ability to interact with military and civilian staff.

• Full UK driving license.

• Maths and English academic qualifications (GCSE A-C grade or equivalent).

• GCSE/BTEC or equivalent in ICT.

• Experience within IT showing a good understanding of Windows OS, Microsoft products and networking.

• Willingness to work in a military environment.

Desirable

• Forklift operating license.

• Previous mast work experience.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Network & Infrastructure Engineer - VLAN

+ Onsite in Farnborough

+ 6 month initial contract

+ 450 to 480 per day - Inside IR35

+ This role is fully onsite

Key Skills:

+ VLAN management and routing

+ Fortinet/Fortigate

+ VMWare/vCenter

We're seeking an Network Engineer with strong experience in VLAN management, routing, and firewall administration (Fortigate). You'll manage VMware/vCenter environments, Dell server iDRAC, and mixed-vendor networking (Fortinet, Dell, HPE/Aruba). The role requires hands-on oversight of on-prem systems, adherence to change control processes, and maintaining secure, stable operations across firewalls, virtualisation, Wi-Fi, and physical servers.

Skillset Required

• Networking (especially around VLAN management and routing)
• Firewall management (Fortigate)
• VMware / vCenter
• iDRAC management
• Familiarity with change control processes (to follow the client's internal procedures)

Onsite Systems

• Virtualisation : VMware
• Firewall : Fortigate 201F
• Networking : Mix of Fortinet, Dell, HPE / Aruba HPE switches
• Wi-Fi : Aruba HPE
• Physical Servers : Dell

If you'd like to discuss this Network & Infrastructure role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

• Providing 3rd line technical support across the IT Infrastructure environment including cloud technologies and telephony networks. Ensuring that all incidents, problems, and requests are progressed and updated through to completion.
• Design, deploy, and maintain scalable and secure infrastructure solutions within a contact centre environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement network policies, procedures, and best practices.

• A minimum of 5 years experience at least 3 of which must be at 3rd Line Support Engineer/Infrastructure & Network level.
• At least 2 years IT experience within in a contact centre environment.
• Excellent Microsoft administration skills to include Azure AD, Intune, O365, Entra, Exchange, SharePoint.
• Excellent experience of infrastructure components like Networking, Server platforms, storage, application structure (2-tier, 3-tier), Identity, Security (Encryption, PKI), load balancing.
• Experience of administration and troubleshooting within Office 365, Azure, Active Directory, Intune, Entra.
• Experience working with a large application estate running IIS & SQL.
• Experience managing infrastructure estates using configuration management and application management & monitoring tools. Strong & demonstrable experience migrating workloads to cloud platforms.

• I am seeking several Network Infrastructure Installers to join my client on a permanent basis. As the Network Infrastructure Installer, you will be responsible for the installation, testing, and commissioning of data and containment systems across the company portfolio. In this role you will be installing structured cabling, including UTP, STP, FTP, Co-AX, general common cables, single-mode, and multi-mode fibre cables, along with all necessary containment and connection units.

  Role : Network Infrastructure Installer
  Location : Glasgow

  Hours : Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
  Salary: 30,000
  
  Responsibilities

  • Competent in the structured cabling installation of Cat5E UTP/STP, Cat6 UTP/STP & Cat6A UTP/STP within the above premises.
  • Terminate and test cables within patch panels and data outlets.
  • Have the competence in tracing and fault-finding data cables within premises.
  • Ability to test data cabling using Fluke DSX data tester.
  • Patching out data cabinets as per client's spreadsheets.
  • Fibre Cabling: Competent in the fibre cabling installation of multimode and Singlemode fibre cables within the above premises.
  • Ability to terminate fibre cables within fibre panels/fibre boxes using Fibre Splicer or Hot Cured/Crimp terminations.
  • Have the competence in tracing and fault-finding fibre within premises using OTDR.
  • Ability to test fibre cabling using Fluke DSX Multimode/Singlemode tester. Voice Cabling: Competent in the voice cabling installation of multimode voice cabling within the above premises.
  • Ability to terminate/jumpering voice cabling within 237A Krone strips.
  • Have the competence in tracing and fault-finding voice cables within premises.
  • Ability to test voice cabling using Fluke DTX & DSX data tester. Data Cabinet, containment and general: Competent in the installation of floor mounted and wall mounted data cabinets/racks within comms rooms.

  Requirements
  

  • Customer focused individual with a proactive approach to working.
  • Good Communication Skills.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and or as part of a team.
  • Ability to always work safely, and the ability to understand the contract and Health & Safety requirements/regulations.
  • ECS Grade Card equivalent to one of the following:
    • The S/NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services Installing and inspecting Structured Cabling Systems
    • The BTEC Level 3 NVQ for IT and Telecoms Professionals
    • The BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Professional Competence for IT and Telecoms Professionals
    • C&G 4520 Level 3 NVQ in ICT Professional Competence
  • Provide appropriate and correct site information.
  • Ability to successfully complete tasks within given timescales of the project.
  • Ability to identify issues or risks that require escalation as necessary to the project manager.

  If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

  Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity.

  "Follow @LineUpAviation on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the #LineUpAviation tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow!"

Network & Infrastructure Engineer - VLAN

+ Onsite in Farnborough

+ 6 month initial contract

+ 450 to 480 per day - Inside IR35

+ This role is fully onsite

Key Skills:

+ VLAN management and routing

+ Fortinet/Fortigate

+ VMWare/vCenter

We're seeking an Network Engineer with strong experience in VLAN management, routing, and firewall administration (Fortigate). You'll manage VMware/vCenter environments, Dell server iDRAC, and mixed-vendor networking (Fortinet, Dell, HPE/Aruba). The role requires hands-on oversight of on-prem systems, adherence to change control processes, and maintaining secure, stable operations across firewalls, virtualisation, Wi-Fi, and physical servers.

Skillset Required

• Networking (especially around VLAN management and routing)
• Firewall management (Fortigate)
• VMware / vCenter
• iDRAC management
• Familiarity with change control processes (to follow the client's internal procedures)

Onsite Systems

• Virtualisation : VMware
• Firewall : Fortigate 201F
• Networking : Mix of Fortinet, Dell, HPE / Aruba HPE switches
• Wi-Fi : Aruba HPE
• Physical Servers : Dell

If you'd like to discuss this Network & Infrastructure role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

• Providing 3rd line technical support across the IT Infrastructure environment including cloud technologies and telephony networks. Ensuring that all incidents, problems, and requests are progressed and updated through to completion.
• Design, deploy, and maintain scalable and secure infrastructure solutions within a contact centre environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement network policies, procedures, and best practices.

• A minimum of 5 years experience at least 3 of which must be at 3rd Line Support Engineer/Infrastructure & Network level.
• At least 2 years IT experience within in a contact centre environment.
• Excellent Microsoft administration skills to include Azure AD, Intune, O365, Entra, Exchange, SharePoint.
• Excellent experience of infrastructure components like Networking, Server platforms, storage, application structure (2-tier, 3-tier), Identity, Security (Encryption, PKI), load balancing.
• Experience of administration and troubleshooting within Office 365, Azure, Active Directory, Intune, Entra.
• Experience working with a large application estate running IIS & SQL.
• Experience managing infrastructure estates using configuration management and application management & monitoring tools. Strong & demonstrable experience migrating workloads to cloud platforms.

• I am seeking several Network Infrastructure Installers to join my client on a permanent basis. As the Network Infrastructure Installer, you will be responsible for the installation, testing, and commissioning of data and containment systems across the company portfolio. In this role you will be installing structured cabling, including UTP, STP, FTP, Co-AX, general common cables, single-mode, and multi-mode fibre cables, along with all necessary containment and connection units.

  Role : Network Infrastructure Installer
  Location : Glasgow

  Hours : Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
  Salary: 30,000
  
  Responsibilities

  • Competent in the structured cabling installation of Cat5E UTP/STP, Cat6 UTP/STP & Cat6A UTP/STP within the above premises.
  • Terminate and test cables within patch panels and data outlets.
  • Have the competence in tracing and fault-finding data cables within premises.
  • Ability to test data cabling using Fluke DSX data tester.
  • Patching out data cabinets as per client's spreadsheets.
  • Fibre Cabling: Competent in the fibre cabling installation of multimode and Singlemode fibre cables within the above premises.
  • Ability to terminate fibre cables within fibre panels/fibre boxes using Fibre Splicer or Hot Cured/Crimp terminations.
  • Have the competence in tracing and fault-finding fibre within premises using OTDR.
  • Ability to test fibre cabling using Fluke DSX Multimode/Singlemode tester. Voice Cabling: Competent in the voice cabling installation of multimode voice cabling within the above premises.
  • Ability to terminate/jumpering voice cabling within 237A Krone strips.
  • Have the competence in tracing and fault-finding voice cables within premises.
  • Ability to test voice cabling using Fluke DTX & DSX data tester. Data Cabinet, containment and general: Competent in the installation of floor mounted and wall mounted data cabinets/racks within comms rooms.

  Requirements
  

  • Customer focused individual with a proactive approach to working.
  • Good Communication Skills.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and or as part of a team.
  • Ability to always work safely, and the ability to understand the contract and Health & Safety requirements/regulations.
  • ECS Grade Card equivalent to one of the following:
    • The S/NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services Installing and inspecting Structured Cabling Systems
    • The BTEC Level 3 NVQ for IT and Telecoms Professionals
    • The BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Professional Competence for IT and Telecoms Professionals
    • C&G 4520 Level 3 NVQ in ICT Professional Competence
  • Provide appropriate and correct site information.
  • Ability to successfully complete tasks within given timescales of the project.
  • Ability to identify issues or risks that require escalation as necessary to the project manager.

  If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

  Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity.

  "Follow @LineUpAviation on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the #LineUpAviation tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow!"

• Design, deploy, and manage network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and WAN/LAN technologies.
• Monitor network performance, identify and resolve issues, and implement proactive maintenance strategies.
• Ensure the security and integrity of the network by implementing and managing security measures.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of network services with other systems.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including diagrams and configuration details.
• Participate in the evaluation and recommendation of new networking technologies and solutions.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for network-related incidents.
• Conduct performance analysis and capacity planning to ensure network scalability.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in networking and telecommunications technologies.
• Manage vendor relationships for network hardware and software.

• Proven experience as a Network Engineer or in a similar network infrastructure role.
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), switching technologies, and firewall management.
• Experience with network monitoring tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with wireless networking technologies.
• Relevant networking certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) are highly desirable.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of network security principles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, both on-site and remotely.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Design, deploy, and manage complex network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and implement solutions to ensure optimal uptime and reliability.
• Develop and maintain network configurations, documentation, and network diagrams.
• Implement and manage network security policies and procedures to protect against threats.
• Plan and execute network upgrades and expansions in line with business growth and technological advancements.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate network infrastructure with broader IT systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for network engineering.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for critical network incidents.
• Research and recommend new network technologies and solutions to improve efficiency and capabilities.
• Manage network vendor relationships and evaluate new hardware and software solutions.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering and infrastructure management.
• Proven expertise in configuring and managing enterprise-level networking hardware (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Arista).
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, and other routing/switching protocols.
• Experience with network security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Proficiency in network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, JNCIS, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for network automation is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.