Senior Field Engineer

Purview is Hiring – Exciting Opportunities with Our Esteemed Client Purview is a global leader in IT Engineering and Talent Solutions, serving Fortune 500 and mid-market clients across 21+ countries. Headquartered in Edinburgh, with multiple delivery centres in India, we have a team of 1,200+ professionals driving digital transformation at scale. As a certified Ethnic Minority Business and Premier Member of MSDUK, we blend diversity with deep industry expertise to deliver impactful, client-focused solutions. Role: Senior Field Engineer (Infrastructure) Job Location: Dubai & Saudi Arabia Job Type: Long term contract Purview is ready to sponsor visa if interested in working in Dubai or Saudi Arabia Job Description: Role Overview: As a Field Infrastructure Engineer, you will lead and execute a variety of infrastructure deployment projects across data center, enterprise, and retail environments. You’ll ensure all project scope and deliverables are completed to high standards, on time, and in alignment with customer expectations. This is a hands-on role requiring technical expertise, strong communication skills, and a commitment to excellence in execution. Key Responsibilities: Lead the deployment of infrastructure projects, ensuring full scope completion and timely delivery across various environments including data centers and enterprise spaces. Install and terminate Cat6/6a and fiber structured cabling systems. Rack, stack, and cable network hardware; decommission legacy equipment as needed. Deploy pre-built racks in customer environments, installing cross-connect cabling and related infrastructure. Install and test Wireless Access Points (WAPs), ensuring professional cable termination and dressing. Collaborate with local partners or internal engineers on complex deployments. Mentor and support junior team members, enabling them to work independently and confidently with partners. Act as an on-site trusted advisor, upholding and exceeding customer and internal SE&I standards. Conduct project post-mortems and share lessons learned to drive continuous improvement. Provide redline documentation updates and accurate as-built records to support final CAD and engineering documentation. Stay composed in fast-paced environments, demonstrate a growth mindset, and incorporate feedback effectively. Review assigned projects in advance to confirm scope and Bill of Materials (BOM) align with project needs; use internal tools to manage supply chain data and escalate issues as necessary. Demonstrate curiosity and initiative to expand knowledge across core network technologies such as routing/switching, wireless, firewalls, compute, storage, AV, and structured cabling. Travel regularly to customer sites as required by project demands. Understand and represent the broader offerings of the Client and SE&I organization to identify potential business opportunities for the sales team. Always maintain professionalism and a high level of customer service. Skills & Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of hands-on field experience deploying infrastructure solutions for enterprise clients, ideally within a VAR (Value-Added Reseller) or SI (Systems Integrator) environment. Cabling certifications such as CNCI, BTEC, City & Guilds, or BICSI are preferred. Proficient in using copper and fiber testing tools including OTDRs, Fluke testers, wire mapping tools, and network analyzers. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Highly self-motivated, disciplined, and capable of delivering work to top industry standards with minimal supervision. Able to read and interpret MOPs, patch plans, schematics, and cable run lists. Demonstrated experience in network infrastructure installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting in mission-critical environments. Skilled at interpreting wireless survey data (Ekahau, AirMagnet, Hamina, etc.) and recommending appropriate remediation steps. Capable of performing logical configuration tasks—installing firmware, applying configurations, and troubleshooting using both CLI and GUI interfaces. Strong customer engagement and relationship-building skills. Practical, hands-on technical abilities are essential. Certifications such as CCNA, CWNA, or equivalent knowledge are highly desirable. Show more Show less