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5 Days left CLOSING DATE: 16/03/2014

Provista UK Ltd

Graduate Network Engineer

HND, Undergraduate Degree, Postgraduate Degree

Closing Date:: 16/03/2014
Skill:: IT
Region:: Lanarkshire
Salary: £16,000 to £18,000
Length:: 12 months
Ref code: USYCLYKPJA

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Placement summary

Provista UK has an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Engineer, primarily to work in the Provista Network Operations Centre (NOC) to support IP Data & Voice Networks. This is a 12 month placement, based in Hamilton and would suit a recent university or college graduate with an appropriate IT qualification.

Job description

Project Description

We have a requirement for a Graduate Trainee Engineer, to work primarily in the Provista Network Operations Centre (NOC) and complete any other duties as required. The successful candidate will work within the NOC in a customer facing role and be responsible for managing data and voice networks.

The role is full time with 37.5 hours per week and you will be based in our Hamilton office where you will be expected to cover rotating early and late shift patterns. Package will include opportunities for overtime and benefits package.

Placement Objectives

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are looking to progress in a career as a fully qualified network engineer as full training will be provided. The successful candidate will have a great desire to build a career in networking (Cisco) and IP networking and you will ideally have some experience of networking i.e.: Cisco switches and routers, IP Voice & Security

Role Description

As a Graduate Engineer you will primarily work in the Provista Network Operations Centre (NOC). The role is customer facing where requsts are received and Provista monitor and manage networks. You will have the opportunity to work on customer networks progressing change requstes and dealing with faults. Typical technologies that you will work on are Cisco based networking solutions.

Qualifications

Educated to Degree Level or HND in a suitable IT related subject

HND graduates would benefit from possessing Cisco CCENT certification

Skills / Experience

Essential Skills

Applicants must be able to demonstrate an interest in IP networking and show what you have been doing to build a career in this field.

Given that this is a customer facing role, the successful candidate must have an appreciation for what makes great customer service and possess excellent all-round communication skills.

Solid skills in LAN applications, TCP/IP, DHCP, Voice & Data Applications, Microsoft Applications are also essential.

Desirable Skills

Cisco CCENT or CCNA qualifications or study would be considered a distinct advantage.
Any experience on Cisco and similar networking products.
Full Driving License

Benefits

Company benefits

Provista will provide full training for the successful candidate while working productively in our NOC. If the placement is successful it could lead to a full time position.

This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates who are looking to progress in a career as a fully qualified network engineer as full training will be provided. The role will allow you to progress a career within IP Networking and gain industry experience & accreditations.

The role will also provide:

Competitive salary
Opportunity for overtime & on call allowance
Real industry experience

Placement benefits

As part of ScotGrad Graduate Placement Programme, the successful candidate will have access to a free two day business and leadership residential course and also benefit from ongoing support from the ScotGrad team throughout the duration of the placement.

Additional information

Location: Hamilton, South Lanarkshire

Planned interview date: 24/03/2014

This placement may result in a permanent employment afterwards

Preferred start date: 20/04/2014