Network Engineer (Specialist Engineer - Data) | SC Cleared

Project overview

Network Engineer (Specialist Engineer - Data) | SC Cleared

Contract: 6 months

Project details

£300 per day

West Midlands and Southern UK (including Reading and Bath), with 20-30% travel

Security: Active, transferable SC clearance required

The role

We're looking for an experienced Cisco Network Engineer to join a managed data-networking project delivering infrastructure across multiple UK sites and data centres. You'll take network designs from paper to production by configuring, deploying and onboarding Cisco routing and switching equipment, working closely with project managers to plan and deliver implementations.

What you'll be doing

What you'll bring

Out-of-hours standby

The role includes out-of-hours standby on at least a 1-in-6 rota. You may occasionally need to attend site if a physical fix is needed during an incident, though this is rare.

Standby period Rate Monday - Saturday £1.80 per hour Sunday £2.50 per hour Bank Holidays £3.50 per hour

Callouts are paid at 1.2x the standard day rate, prorated hourly.

Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.

• Configuring Routers and Switches in line with design documents (IP data perspective)
• Onboarding devices onto the network management platform
• Racking and stacking devices in data centres
• Attending internal meetings and working with project managers to agree and deliver the implementation plan
• Building strong working relationships with customers and the wider project team
• Expert knowledge of Cisco Routers and Switches (eg Catalyst 3850, Nexus 9K, ISR, ASR)
• Strong knowledge of Cisco LAN and Wireless LAN technologies, including switching and IP Addressing best practice
• Experience configuring networks in a managed data-networking environment
• A recognised networking qualification (eg CCNA, CCNP)
• Active, transferable SC clearance (essential)
• Self-motivated, with strong interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable working on your own or as part of a team
• Willingness to travel 20-30% of the time across the West Midlands and Southern UK
• Start: flexible
• Duration: 6 months
• Location: West Midlands and Southern UK (including Reading and Bath), with 20-30% travel, GB
• Rate: 38-38 EUR/h