MECS Communications Ltd
Edinburgh, Midlothian
Telecoms Electrician Critical Network Infrastructure Central & South Scotland - Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews & Stirling is recruiting a NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or City & Guilds 2391 certified, contract Telecoms Electrician, to work on behalf of a Global IT, Technology & Telecom service provider. The Electrical Engineer will install, maintain & repair electrical systems, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), battery chargers, AC/DC drives & associated equipment for critical telecommunications network infrastructure, across various comms room, data centre, POP, fibre exchange, base station, tower, substation, transmission & distribution sites throughout the Central & South Scotland regions. The Telecom Electrician position requires expertise in the installation, commissioning & first-line reactive maintenance of telecoms equipment (IP Networks, Cisco, Alcatel, Nokia, Satellite, Fibre, Cable & Radio systems devices), with responsibilities including wiring AC/DC power, UPS Systems, PSU installs, testing & certification, routine maintenance inspections & troubleshooting customer equipment. If you're an experienced Field Engineer or Electrician with a background in telecommunications, networking, power systems or electronics & have any of the following accreditations: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, City & Guilds 2356 Part 1 & 2, City & Guilds 2357 or BS 7671 Electrical Regulations 18th Edition, I'm keen to hear from you. Position: Electrical Technician, Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Installation Technician, Sparks, Sparky Location: Field based - Scotland - Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews & Stirling Mobility: A full UK driving licence is required Nature: Full time, temporary contract, Inside IR35 Hours: Monday - Friday 08:00-17:00 Duration: 24+ month contract Gross Rate: Negotiable Dependent on experience Security Clearance: SC or BPSS level clearance (or eligibility for clearance) is essential Key Activity: * New electrical installs * Configure electrical systems * Testing & commissioning * Maintenance & repair * Support & troubleshooting * Diagnose & repair faults * Maintain accurate records * Work to industry standards & regulations (eg BS7671) * Process management * Governance & control Overview: As a Telecom Electrician, you'll perform highly skilled technical work involving comprehensive installation, construction, repair, maintenance & modification of advanced electronic systems including UPS, battery chargers & AC/DC systems. This will encompass: monitoring & control systems, complex network infrastructures, radio systems, SCADA networks, radar & signal processing systems, microwave & fibre optic communications & local & wide area data transmission networks (LAN/WAN). Your objective will be to ensure optimal performance, technical integrity & the seamless operation of sophisticated electronic communication equipment, across multiple specialised domains. Responsibilities: Installation & Commissioning * Installation & commissioning of racks, charger & telecoms equipment to a high standard * Wiring & connection of AC & DC power to telecoms equipment, ensuring compliance with regulations * Completion of site surveys to support installations Testing, Maintenance & Troubleshooting * Testing & certification of telecoms equipment * Routine maintenance inspections of spare fibres & battery chargers * First-line support & fault-finding for customer equipment Network Infrastructure & Technology * Designing, installing & maintaining telecommunications infrastructure supporting the network * Working with satellite communications, fibre optics, cables & radio systems * Supporting the development & implementation of smart grid technologies * Assisting with private 4G network projects for remote substation connectivity Safety & Compliance * Creating risk assessments & method statements (RAMS) * Managing work areas & vehicles to maintain a safe & organised environment * Adhering to strict safety protocols when working with electrical & telecoms equipment Collaboration & Innovation * Working closely with engineers & technicians to ensure smooth network operations * Developing & implementing new solutions for future telecoms advancements Candidate Profile: Candidates will be considered from a range of backgrounds but ideally, you'll have previous electrical engineering experience, ideally gained within an ISP, Network Service Provider, Managed Hosting, Telecom, Technology, ICT, Cloud, Systems/Network Integrator, Utility, Power or similar type of service provider. Your professional or academic experience is likely to include some of the following: Certifications & Training * City & Guilds 2391 - Inspection & Testing * NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation * IOSH Working Safely * Asbestos Awareness & Manual Handling Training * Relevant Telecoms Qualifications Technical Skills & Experience * Installing, inspecting & testing electrical & telecoms systems * Familiarity with UPS, battery chargers & AC/DC power systems * Using industry-standard testers, power tools & hand tools * Exposure to data centres, telephone exchanges, fibre exchanges, PCPs, DSLAMs, customer hubs, outstation sites or substations * IP Networks, including Cisco, Alcatel & Nokia devices * Satellite communications, fibre optics, cables & radio systems Workplace & Safety Skills * Strong focus on health & safety in the workplace * Experience working at height, using ladders & following safety procedures * Ability to create & complete handover documents accurately * Driving for work & managing a company vehicle Problem-Solving & Innovation * Analytical & logical thinking for fault diagnosis & resolution * Interest in new equipment, technology & continuous learning * Contribution to network innovation & digital transformation : uniting opportunity with ambition in Telecoms | Media | Technology is the brand name of MECS Communications Ltd who provide permanent & contract recruitment consultancy service as an Employment Agency & Employment Business.
Telecoms Electrician Critical Network Infrastructure Central & South Scotland - Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews & Stirling is recruiting a NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or City & Guilds 2391 certified, contract Telecoms Electrician, to work on behalf of a Global IT, Technology & Telecom service provider. The Electrical Engineer will install, maintain & repair electrical systems, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), battery chargers, AC/DC drives & associated equipment for critical telecommunications network infrastructure, across various comms room, data centre, POP, fibre exchange, base station, tower, substation, transmission & distribution sites throughout the Central & South Scotland regions. The Telecom Electrician position requires expertise in the installation, commissioning & first-line reactive maintenance of telecoms equipment (IP Networks, Cisco, Alcatel, Nokia, Satellite, Fibre, Cable & Radio systems devices), with responsibilities including wiring AC/DC power, UPS Systems, PSU installs, testing & certification, routine maintenance inspections & troubleshooting customer equipment. If you're an experienced Field Engineer or Electrician with a background in telecommunications, networking, power systems or electronics & have any of the following accreditations: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, City & Guilds 2356 Part 1 & 2, City & Guilds 2357 or BS 7671 Electrical Regulations 18th Edition, I'm keen to hear from you. Position: Electrical Technician, Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Installation Technician, Sparks, Sparky Location: Field based - Scotland - Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews & Stirling Mobility: A full UK driving licence is required Nature: Full time, temporary contract, Inside IR35 Hours: Monday - Friday 08:00-17:00 Duration: 24+ month contract Gross Rate: Negotiable Dependent on experience Security Clearance: SC or BPSS level clearance (or eligibility for clearance) is essential Key Activity: * New electrical installs * Configure electrical systems * Testing & commissioning * Maintenance & repair * Support & troubleshooting * Diagnose & repair faults * Maintain accurate records * Work to industry standards & regulations (eg BS7671) * Process management * Governance & control Overview: As a Telecom Electrician, you'll perform highly skilled technical work involving comprehensive installation, construction, repair, maintenance & modification of advanced electronic systems including UPS, battery chargers & AC/DC systems. This will encompass: monitoring & control systems, complex network infrastructures, radio systems, SCADA networks, radar & signal processing systems, microwave & fibre optic communications & local & wide area data transmission networks (LAN/WAN). Your objective will be to ensure optimal performance, technical integrity & the seamless operation of sophisticated electronic communication equipment, across multiple specialised domains. Responsibilities: Installation & Commissioning * Installation & commissioning of racks, charger & telecoms equipment to a high standard * Wiring & connection of AC & DC power to telecoms equipment, ensuring compliance with regulations * Completion of site surveys to support installations Testing, Maintenance & Troubleshooting * Testing & certification of telecoms equipment * Routine maintenance inspections of spare fibres & battery chargers * First-line support & fault-finding for customer equipment Network Infrastructure & Technology * Designing, installing & maintaining telecommunications infrastructure supporting the network * Working with satellite communications, fibre optics, cables & radio systems * Supporting the development & implementation of smart grid technologies * Assisting with private 4G network projects for remote substation connectivity Safety & Compliance * Creating risk assessments & method statements (RAMS) * Managing work areas & vehicles to maintain a safe & organised environment * Adhering to strict safety protocols when working with electrical & telecoms equipment Collaboration & Innovation * Working closely with engineers & technicians to ensure smooth network operations * Developing & implementing new solutions for future telecoms advancements Candidate Profile: Candidates will be considered from a range of backgrounds but ideally, you'll have previous electrical engineering experience, ideally gained within an ISP, Network Service Provider, Managed Hosting, Telecom, Technology, ICT, Cloud, Systems/Network Integrator, Utility, Power or similar type of service provider. Your professional or academic experience is likely to include some of the following: Certifications & Training * City & Guilds 2391 - Inspection & Testing * NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation * IOSH Working Safely * Asbestos Awareness & Manual Handling Training * Relevant Telecoms Qualifications Technical Skills & Experience * Installing, inspecting & testing electrical & telecoms systems * Familiarity with UPS, battery chargers & AC/DC power systems * Using industry-standard testers, power tools & hand tools * Exposure to data centres, telephone exchanges, fibre exchanges, PCPs, DSLAMs, customer hubs, outstation sites or substations * IP Networks, including Cisco, Alcatel & Nokia devices * Satellite communications, fibre optics, cables & radio systems Workplace & Safety Skills * Strong focus on health & safety in the workplace * Experience working at height, using ladders & following safety procedures * Ability to create & complete handover documents accurately * Driving for work & managing a company vehicle Problem-Solving & Innovation * Analytical & logical thinking for fault diagnosis & resolution * Interest in new equipment, technology & continuous learning * Contribution to network innovation & digital transformation : uniting opportunity with ambition in Telecoms | Media | Technology is the brand name of MECS Communications Ltd who provide permanent & contract recruitment consultancy service as an Employment Agency & Employment Business.
Request Technology
Chicago, Illinois
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Application/Cloud Performance & Failover Tester. This company is looking for someone with 2-3 years of experience working in application performance & failover testing. They will test applications, network, cloud, etc. They MUST come from a Kafka or messaging environment. Responsibilities Design and develop performance test scripts and scenarios using appropriate tools and frameworks. Monitor system behavior during performance, Load, Stress, and failover tests and ensure systems meet recovery time objectives. Conduct failover tests by simulations of hardware, software, and network failures. Identify performance bottlenecks, root causes, and potential solutions. Analyze Results, compare against SLAs, Benchmarks and Provide tuning recommendations to improve End User Experience. Document findings in Test management tool and provide actionable recommendations for improving performance/failover processes. Work closely with development, QA and Operations teams to integrate performance and failover testing into the overall testing Approach documentation. Collaborate with Enterprise Quality Process team and ensure standards are followed during failover testing and audit checks are passed. Find opportunity to automate, improve existing process, & contribute towards innovation by doing POCs on latest technologies. Qualifications Bachelor's/master's degree in computer science, Engineering, and any related discipline. 2-3 years in the areas of Performance/Failover Testing/Architecture/DevOps. knowledge of high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) concepts. Experience in collaborating with Development, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Security in evaluating performance & scalability issues. Understand the architecture of high volume transactional SaaS Systems. Hands-on experience building test automation and failover test suites. Experience in Performance and Failover testing on cloud & on-prem for n-tiered environments. MUST COME FROM A KAFKA ENVIRONMENT Good understanding of application architecture, Non-Functional Requirements & identifying production workloads. Some experience in using tools such as JMeter, Selenium, SpiraTest, and LoadRunner Good understanding of load, soak, scalability, and other types of performance tests. Understanding of AWS or Azure platform to run performance and failover tests. Exposure in performance engineering for J2EE/.NET/LAMP, etc. Familiar with monitoring queues with tools like Any Point, MQ Explorer etc. Experience in running automated performance tests via CI/CD pipelines (on platforms like Cloud bees, GitHub etc.) Experience with application monitoring/Observability, building dashboards, identifying & establishing SLA's, logging & tracing. Understanding of Capacity planning and Performance tuning. Familiar with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Application/Cloud Performance & Failover Tester. This company is looking for someone with 2-3 years of experience working in application performance & failover testing. They will test applications, network, cloud, etc. They MUST come from a Kafka or messaging environment. Responsibilities Design and develop performance test scripts and scenarios using appropriate tools and frameworks. Monitor system behavior during performance, Load, Stress, and failover tests and ensure systems meet recovery time objectives. Conduct failover tests by simulations of hardware, software, and network failures. Identify performance bottlenecks, root causes, and potential solutions. Analyze Results, compare against SLAs, Benchmarks and Provide tuning recommendations to improve End User Experience. Document findings in Test management tool and provide actionable recommendations for improving performance/failover processes. Work closely with development, QA and Operations teams to integrate performance and failover testing into the overall testing Approach documentation. Collaborate with Enterprise Quality Process team and ensure standards are followed during failover testing and audit checks are passed. Find opportunity to automate, improve existing process, & contribute towards innovation by doing POCs on latest technologies. Qualifications Bachelor's/master's degree in computer science, Engineering, and any related discipline. 2-3 years in the areas of Performance/Failover Testing/Architecture/DevOps. knowledge of high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) concepts. Experience in collaborating with Development, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Security in evaluating performance & scalability issues. Understand the architecture of high volume transactional SaaS Systems. Hands-on experience building test automation and failover test suites. Experience in Performance and Failover testing on cloud & on-prem for n-tiered environments. MUST COME FROM A KAFKA ENVIRONMENT Good understanding of application architecture, Non-Functional Requirements & identifying production workloads. Some experience in using tools such as JMeter, Selenium, SpiraTest, and LoadRunner Good understanding of load, soak, scalability, and other types of performance tests. Understanding of AWS or Azure platform to run performance and failover tests. Exposure in performance engineering for J2EE/.NET/LAMP, etc. Familiar with monitoring queues with tools like Any Point, MQ Explorer etc. Experience in running automated performance tests via CI/CD pipelines (on platforms like Cloud bees, GitHub etc.) Experience with application monitoring/Observability, building dashboards, identifying & establishing SLA's, logging & tracing. Understanding of Capacity planning and Performance tuning. Familiar with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
IO Associates
Bristol, Somerset
Job Title: Penetration Tester (Multiple Openings) Location: Bristol, UK (with frequent travel to client sites) Type: Permanent Salary: £55k - £80k We are seeking multiple Penetration Testers to join a leading technology company based in Bristol, UK. The company specialises in cybersecurity consultancy, software development, and bespoke research & development, operating across industries such as telecommunications, finance, defence, rail, and aerospace. Our team plays a key role in safeguarding critical infrastructure and supporting global organisations. As a Penetration Tester, you will be instrumental in evaluating and strengthening our clients' security frameworks. Your role will involve conducting advanced penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and red teaming exercises to identify and mitigate security risks. Additionally, you will contribute to project management and client engagement. Key Responsibilities: Plan and execute penetration tests on networks, systems, and applications to identify security vulnerabilities. Perform in-depth vulnerability assessments, security audits, and risk analysis, providing clients with detailed reports and actionable recommendations. Collaborate with the red team to simulate real-world cyber threats and evaluate the effectiveness of security measures. Develop and utilise exploit tools to demonstrate potential vulnerabilities and assist clients in understanding associated risks. Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related discipline. Relevant certifications: CHECK Team Member, Crest Registered Tester, or equivalent. Minimum of 2 years' experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment. Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and security technologies. Proficiency in penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and others. Preferred Experience: Architecture and end-to-end security reviews. TCP/IP Networking (Firewalls, routing, etc.). Coding/Scripting (Python, Bash, C#, etc.). Internet security. Cryptography and password cracking. Additional Beneficial Skills: Code review. Audit experience (ISO27001, CTAS, CAS(T). Mentorship and leadership capabilities within a technical team. Benefits: Competitive salary with performance-based incentives. Professional development and certification opportunities. A dynamic and collaborative work environment. If you are an experienced Penetration Tester seeking to advance your career, apply today!
Job Title: Penetration Tester (Multiple Openings) Location: Bristol, UK (with frequent travel to client sites) Type: Permanent Salary: £55k - £80k We are seeking multiple Penetration Testers to join a leading technology company based in Bristol, UK. The company specialises in cybersecurity consultancy, software development, and bespoke research & development, operating across industries such as telecommunications, finance, defence, rail, and aerospace. Our team plays a key role in safeguarding critical infrastructure and supporting global organisations. As a Penetration Tester, you will be instrumental in evaluating and strengthening our clients' security frameworks. Your role will involve conducting advanced penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and red teaming exercises to identify and mitigate security risks. Additionally, you will contribute to project management and client engagement. Key Responsibilities: Plan and execute penetration tests on networks, systems, and applications to identify security vulnerabilities. Perform in-depth vulnerability assessments, security audits, and risk analysis, providing clients with detailed reports and actionable recommendations. Collaborate with the red team to simulate real-world cyber threats and evaluate the effectiveness of security measures. Develop and utilise exploit tools to demonstrate potential vulnerabilities and assist clients in understanding associated risks. Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related discipline. Relevant certifications: CHECK Team Member, Crest Registered Tester, or equivalent. Minimum of 2 years' experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment. Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and security technologies. Proficiency in penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and others. Preferred Experience: Architecture and end-to-end security reviews. TCP/IP Networking (Firewalls, routing, etc.). Coding/Scripting (Python, Bash, C#, etc.). Internet security. Cryptography and password cracking. Additional Beneficial Skills: Code review. Audit experience (ISO27001, CTAS, CAS(T). Mentorship and leadership capabilities within a technical team. Benefits: Competitive salary with performance-based incentives. Professional development and certification opportunities. A dynamic and collaborative work environment. If you are an experienced Penetration Tester seeking to advance your career, apply today!
