Network Engineer

Network Engineer - £500/day Inside IR35 - 3 Month Contract - Warrington (Hybrid) - SCC Flex Contract - Immediate Start Date

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join in an engineering and design capacity. This is an excellent opportunity for a Network Engineer who is confident working in an OT environment at a CCIE level.

Your responsibilities as the Network Engineer:

• Lead network engineering activities, including design and implementation across core infrastructure.
• Act as the lead Network Engineer across data centres and site networking environments.
• Deliver and support Cisco switching within data centres and Juniper networking across sites.
• Perform advanced fault analysis and troubleshooting across complex network environments.
• Work with SolarWinds for network monitoring, ensuring performance and availability.
• Collaborate with security teams, maintaining a strong understanding of Firewalls (non-operational ownership).
• Support Network Access Control (NAC) design and implementation.
• Contribute to Operational Technology (OT) network activities where required.
• Participate in an out-of-hours standby rota (6pm - 8am), including call-out support where necessary.

As a successful Network Engineer, you will have:

• Proven experience in a Network Engineer or Lead Network Engineer role.
• CCIE certification (mandatory).
• Strong expertise in Cisco switching within data centre environments.
• Experience working with Juniper networks in distributed site environments.
• Advanced fault-finding and analytical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience using SolarWinds or similar monitoring tools.
• Good understanding of Firewall technologies and network security principles.
• Knowledge of NAC (Network Access Control).
• Exposure to OT networks (highly desirable).
• Ability to work independently and lead technical delivery within tight timeframes.

If you are a Network Engineer looking for a high-impact contract where you can take ownership and lead from the front, we would love to hear from you. Apply today! Professional references required.

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