Consulting Network Engineer - 6 months - Aberdeen - Outside IR35

Consulting Network Engineer - 6 months - Aberdeen - Outside IR35

We're currently seeking an experienced Project Network Engineer to support a major transformation programme for a leading client within the energy sector.

You'll play a key role across the full project life cycle-from discovery and detailed design through to implementation, testing, migration, and handover-working closely with senior stakeholders and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver enterprise network solutions across routing, switching, and Firewalls, with a strong focus on project delivery
• Produce high-quality low-level designs, build documentation, and migration plans
• Deploy, configure, test, and optimise Cisco-based network infrastructure
• Support modern network architectures, including three-tier campus and spine-leaf/fabric designs (eg ACI, VXLAN EVPN)
• Configure and manage Palo Alto Firewalls, including Panorama, NAT, VPNs, and security policies
• Carry out proof-of-concept work, lab validation, and technical testing
• Troubleshoot complex issues across implementation and migration phases
• Collaborate with architects, project managers, and customer stakeholders
• Support structured change execution and ensure adherence to governance processes
• Maintain accurate documentation including diagrams, configs, and as-built records
• Participate in technical workshops and design reviews

Skills & Experience:

• Strong enterprise networking background with proven project delivery experience
• Cisco expertise at CCNP level preferred (CCNA with strong experience considered)
• Solid experience across routing, switching, and core network protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, VXLAN, VLANs, HSRP/VRRP)
• Understanding of modern data centre and campus network design
• Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama highly desirable
• Strong documentation and technical design capability
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Experience working in structured, regulated environments
• Exposure to sectors such as energy, utilities, oil & gas, defence, or OT is advantageous
• Familiarity with platforms such as VMware, Nutanix, or Hyper-V is beneficial

Contract Details:

• Duration: 6 months
• Location: Aberdeen
• Rate: £350 Per Day - £400 Per Day (Outside IR35)
• Start Date: ASAP

Consulting Network Engineer - 6 months - Aberdeen - Outside IR35