Job Details

Network Engineer - Data Centres - Cisco
andpound;300-andpound;310/ Day Outside IR35
3-6 Months Contract
Readingandnbsp;

A Network Engineer is required for a 3-6-month contract based inandnbsp;Reading/ Bath workingandnbsp;Data Centres to configure Routers and Switches, Cisco routers and switches (e.g., 3850s, Nexus 9k, ISRs, ASRs)

3-6 Month Contract based inandnbsp;Reading, Bath, Southern Locationsandnbsp;(Hybrid). Paying andpound;300-andpound;310/day per day (Outside IR35). Start ASAP ideally April 2026.

Hybrid Working - 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 2/3 days/week working on-site from the office.andnbsp;

Flexibility is needed as you will be required to provide out of hours standby support (min. 1 in 6 ROTA basis), with a requirement to travel to a location if a physical intervention is required during incident management.

Active SC required for this role.

• Configure routers and switchesandnbsp;in line with design documents (IP data perspective)
• Onboardandnbsp;devices onto the network management platform
• Rack and stackandnbsp;relevant devices in Data Centres
• Attend internal meetings and work closely with project managers to deliver the implementation plan

• Strong knowledge ofandnbsp;Cisco LAN and Wireless LAN technologies, including switching and IP addressing best practice
• Hands-on expertise withandnbsp;Cisco routers and switches (e.g., 3850s, Nexus 9k, ISRs, ASRs)
• Experience configuringandnbsp;networks in a managed data-networking environment, supported by a relevant networking qualification
• Self-motivated, with the ability to build strong customer relationships and work effectively in a team environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills