SC cleared Field Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Scope - Looking for a SC cleared Field engineer for ad hoc work. The SC cleared field engineer will be required to provide support for break fix on a 24x7x4 Onsite SLA.
To provide support and resolve technical issues onsite. Activities to include and may not be limited to:
- Physical installation of equipment
- Connection to the Customer's network
- First configuration of network devices
- Installation and or replacement of APs
- Racking and stacking of servers and switches
- Patching and cable management
- Deployment of Pcs and Laptops
- Setting and configuring printers - HP, Ricoh, Cannon etc.
- Imaging of windows PCs and Servers
- Installation and first configuration of Firewalls - Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortigate etc.
Tools required:
- Windows 10 or higher laptop
- Console cable
- Mobile phone with tethering capabilities
- Standard tools for racking of equipment
- And any other tools required for a specific task
The Field engineer will be required to perform each task as per the instructions of the remote support team and provide Eyes and smart hands to the remote support.
Work will be adhoc and can be on a SLA period or planned changes where by dates of intervention will be given in advance.
If you think you are the right candidate and you have the skill sets for the above requirements, then please send you CV over for a review.
Job Type: Freelance
Salary: £150.00-£250.00 per day
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a valid SC clearance
Experience:
- Technical support: 3 years (preferred)
- Network support: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (preferred)
Work Location: One location
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.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for SC cleared Field Engineer roles across SMS UK LTD'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 General.
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 £19 - £31 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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