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A public sector organization located in Edinburgh is seeking a Network Engineer for an initial 12-month hybrid contract, with a competitive rate of £400-£450 per day outside of IR35. The role involves managing complex network projects including migration to SDWAN, upgrading LAN hardware/software, and providing strategic consultation on networking design. Candidates should have proven experience with Cisco equipment and network monitoring solutions. This position offers opportunities for extensions based on project needs.

ASA Recruitment's client, a Public Sector organisation in Edinburgh, are currently looking to recruit a Network Engineer on a hybrid basis, for an initial 12 month contract (with potential extensions) on a rate c.£400-£450/day outside of IR35 (based on experience). The Role The key focus for this contract at the start is to focus on the following projects: Manage the migration of internet and azure hosted traffic to the new sdwan solution, as well as rollout of new VPN solution, upgrade of estates wide LAN hardware/software (Triage of site failures over 50+ sites), Wi Fi system upgrade (New controllers, AP's, expansion of coverage etc). More projects are in the works so there is scope for more works around F5, Data centre exit, ISE Upgrade/replacement, management systems. Responsibilities Consult in the delivery of a design and strategy around managing a large multi-site network including SDWAN, WiFi and LAN active projects leading to you implementing said designs. Provide effective, timely and accurate advice and sound professional judgement to colleagues on networking/infrastructure design ensuring design principles are adhered to, Represent Change and Digital Innovation (Networks team) at meetings both internal and external in relation to the change programme. Consult on the overall network roadmap based on the 3 year and 5 year business plan. Provide technical design consultation to DDIA and network security. Ensure design compliance within PSN networks and the appropriate policies and procedures. Advise best practice to coordinate, maintain and develop existing systems to meet the needs of the business and supported Partners as part of the change programme. Consult with operational colleagues to identify improvements to service provision to meet the ongoing and future needs of the organisation. Attend meetings and network events as required and identify and share best practice methods Attend board meetings when required to further explain submitted/ proposed Network changes in line with the change programme. Ensure all collateral required by Project Managers is provided within agreed timescales. Consult with others within the organisation and outside agencies to continuously improve service provision and make suggestions for improvements to systems and processes based on the network roadmap. Keep current with market trends and new products in area of your specialism. Essential Experience Proven up to date experience of Cisco equipment (2960X/XR, 4500, 9000 series as well as Nexus switches), ideally supported by a recognised network certification. Knowledge of troubleshooting physical network site infrastructure. Experience of building, managing and maintaining high availability networks with Cisco devices. Working knowledge or experience in some or all of the following subjects: Cisco Networking, Unified Communications, WLC, F5 VPN, F5 Silverline/XC, IPsec tunnel and Palo Alto Firewalls. Experience of running, using and implementation of network monitoring solutions. Experience of designing load balancing services. Ability to work in partnership with IT colleagues and operational colleagues.

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced IT Business Analyst to support digital transformation initiatives in Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in managing business requirements, excellent stakeholder management skills, and familiarity with Agile frameworks. This role involves collaborating with teams to enhance operational efficiency through cloud migration and data-driven strategies.

A Public Sector organisation in Edinburgh is seeking a Lead Product Manager for a 6-month contract with potential extensions. The role involves guiding multidisciplinary teams through the product lifecycle to ensure user-centered and operationally robust digital products. Essential skills include leadership in Agile delivery, strong stakeholder engagement across governmental partners, and an ability to define product benefits. A solid understanding of modern data platforms and problem-solving skills will be critical. The position offers a competitive rate of £550-£600/day inside of IR35.

Are you passionate about leading digital transformation and delivering innovative, user-focused solutions? We're seeking an experienced IT Business Analyst to play a pivotal role in modernising business information management and driving operational efficiency through cloud migration and data-driven strategies. Key Responsibilities Conduct detailed impact assessments of current business processes and application usage. Capture how end users interact with data and systems, identifying pain points and improvement areas. Collaborate with business areas to understand workflows involving on-premise network drives, Microsoft Teams channels, and data management. Facilitate workshops, interviews, and discussions to gather and validate requirements. Translate complex functional and non-functional business requirements into clear, actionable acceptance criteria. Maintain traceability of requirements throughout the project lifecycle to ensure alignment with business goals. Produce business process models, use cases, business rules, user stories, UML diagrams, storyboards, and wireframes/prototypes to communicate requirements to both technical and business teams. Work with IT infrastructure, software development teams, and external suppliers to ensure accurate understanding and implementation of business requirements. Monitor and report on benefits delivery, ensuring solutions meet intended business value and performance targets. Essential Skills and Experience Proven expertise in IT business analysis within medium to large technology change programmes. Strong track record managing business requirements from inception to delivery with quality and time management. Skilled in documenting requirements, use cases, business rules, process flows using UML, wireframing, and prototyping tools. Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder management, interviewing, presentation, and relationship-building skills. Experience with Agile methodologies and iterative delivery frameworks. Desirable Qualifications and Skills Professional certifications such as Agile, PRINCE2, Business Analysis, or ITIL. Technical knowledge of integrated IT systems, SDLC, and cloud platforms. Familiarity with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and related cloud technologies advantageous. Sound like you? Drop your CV today to be considered and we'll be in touch to discuss the next steps. ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland's largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified. YOU SEEK WE FIND