Field Network Technician

Freelance Field Technician (Network Deployment - Healthcare)

Engagement Type

Freelance/Contract
UK-wide travel required (60-80%)

Role Overview

We are seeking freelance Field Technicians to support a large-scale UK healthcare network deployment programme. The role is primarily hands-on and site-based, focused on physical installation, equipment replacement, and accurate documentation, with all configuration activities performed remotely by a central Network Operations Centre (NOC).

Technicians will work across clinics and hospitals supporting mission-critical clinical environments, requiring professionalism, accuracy, and strict adherence to safety and governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

On-Site Installation & Hardware Activities

• Physical installation and replacement of network equipment at clinics and hospitals
• Rack, stack, mount, and cable devices including:
  • Palo Alto ION devices
  • Cisco Meraki Switches
  • Cisco wireless access points
• Perform power-up, connectivity checks, and basic validation
• Support device swaps, refreshes, and decommissioning activities
• Coordinate with the NOC during installations and site go-lives

Remote Configuration Support (NOC-Led)

• Connect devices and confirm readiness for remote configuration
• Validate connectivity once configuration is completed by the NOC
• Perform basic checks (link status, LEDs, physical ports, cabling)

Documentation & Handover

• Accurately document:
  • Device serial numbers and asset details
  • Cabling, ports, and physical layouts
  • Site access notes and installation photos
• Update site checklists and installation reports
• Provide clear handover notes to the NOC and central teams

Governance & Safety

• Work in line with healthcare safety protocols and site regulations
• Minimise disruption to live clinical services
• Ensure installations meet technical and safety guidelines

Travel Requirements

• 60-80% UK travel, often visiting multiple sites per week
• Work across clinics, hospitals, and medical institutions

Required Skills & Experience

Technical (Basic/Hands-On)

• Experience as a Field Technician/IT Technician/Field Engineer (install-focused)
• Basic working knowledge of:
  • Cisco networking equipment (Switches, access points)
  • Palo Alto product suite (ION familiarity desirable, training can be provided)
• Comfortable with physical networking tasks (cabling, patching, mounting)
• Ability to follow standardised installation procedures and checklists

Professional Skills

• Reliable, organised, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working independently in the field
• Clear written communication for documentation and handover
• Experience in healthcare or regulated environments is an advantage

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit our website