Are you a Network Engineer with fibre or Wireless networking experience and experience providing support / NOC support to customers? If you have some experience of working with Cisco hardware / routers / switches and/or working towards CCNA / CCNP qualifications, this could be an exciting opportunity for you to join a telecommunications solutions & services company that work customers across multiple sectors - such as Telecommunications, Military/Defence, Utilities and Transportation. This opportunity would be a blend between office-based and field support meaning 5 days a week in Gloucester office. Please note - sponsorship cannot be provided and you must be eligilbe for SC Clearance (5 years of continuous residence in the UK and have not left the country for more than 6 weeks at a time during this period). This client provides tailored telecommunication solutions to deliver and run mission critical networks for their clients in a wide range of technologies including PDH, SDH, Ethernet/IP, MPLS, Optical specialised, DWDM, Cellular and Wireless, LTE based networking equipment and Syncronisation. This opportunity is for a positive, hardworking candidate who is willing to learn and keep on top of modern communication technologies as the telecommunication industry evolves. The company has a reputation for integrity and strong technical capability, the applicant will need to be a team player who can contribute ideas and apply good fault resolution methodology in an open environment. This person must also be capable of applying this knowledge both on-site with customers and in-house. Key Technical Skills Specialist knowledge in Optical Networks and associated hardware. Familiar with a range of test equipment such as optical power meters & light sources, BERT’s, cellular scanners and multi-meters. Familiar with Cellular RTE, Routing & Switching protocols and network synchronisation. Able to conduct testing and produce full comprehensive test documentation / reports. Experienced in fault finding methodology. The ability to manage fault tickets process from beginning to end. Ability to administer and run turnkey projects. Experience with remote network management platforms. Experience in Cisco hardware and configuration, ideally with CCNA level qualifications or working towards. Additional skills & experience: Excellent communication skills both verbally and written, internally and externally. Comfortable engaging with both customers and suppliers on technical and project related matters. Experience using Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to work as part of team or autonomously using their own initiative. The ability to train other members of the team and customers. Ability to transfer existing skills to the Cherry & White environment, technically, process-wise and by experience. Ability to work under pressure and to given deadlines. Available to carry out field activities as when the business requires, to include GPS & cabinet surveys, Installation of telecoms equipment, commissioning and fault rectification. Additional attributes A good work ethic that shows pride for their work and appearance. Willingness to learn. Hold or previously held any telecommunications-related courses/qualifications with regards to theory, installations, testing, commissioning, power & H&S. Flexible approach to work.