5g Lab Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
5G Lab Assistant – Cheltenham – £500 per day inside IR35 -12 Months – DV needed.
Role Summary
- Managing the 5G Lab network: – Working alongside the 5G Research team to define, build out and day to day maintenance of the network.
- Configuring Cisco switches – vlans, ip ranges and troubleshooting configuration changes and
- Optimizing performance of the networks to maximize its effectiveness.
- Patching and updates:
- Installing and configuring PSP products in complex environments (e.g., containerized & pre-packaged software & ARM architectures).
- Updating software and firmware of servers and setting up automation of patching.
Lab organization:
- Organization and planning of 5G Lab spaces, assets, components, and tools.
- Organizing assets and cataloguing them in line with corporate procedures.
Skills:
- System and network administration
- Experience in both Linux and Windows environments Desirable
- Experience with integrating and deploying software e.g. open source / proprietary deployments.
- Network administration.
- VMWare management.
- Mobile/RF knowledge would be a huge benefit but is not required.
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Job Overview
- Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
- Practice Area: Technology
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for 5g Lab Assistant roles across Russell Tobin's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £63 - £63 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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