Network Engineer - Data Centres - Cisco
Network Engineer - Data Centres – Cisco – SC Cleared
£(Apply online only)/ Day (Outside IR35)
6 Months Contract
Reading / Southern locations
We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with active SC (Security Cleared used last 12 months) is required for a 6-month contract based in Reading/ Bath (Hybrid) working Data Centres to configure Routers and Switches, Cisco routers and switches (e.g., 3850s, Nexus 9k, ISRs, ASRs)
6 Month Contract based in Southern locations Reading, Bath, West Midlands. Paying £(Apply online only)/day per day (Outside IR35). Start ASAP ideally Jan/Feb 2026.
Hybrid Working - 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 2/3 days/week working on-site from the office in Southern locations Reading, Bath, West Midlands when required. 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.
Key skills, experience + tasks will include:
- Hands-on expertise with Cisco routers and switches (e.g., 3850s, Nexus 9k, ISRs, ASRs), Cisco related catalyst devices.
- Configure routers and switches in line with design documents (IP data perspective)
- Onboard devices onto the network management platform
- Rack and stack relevant devices in Data Centres
- Attend internal meetings and work closely with project managers to deliver the implementation plan
- 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, 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
- Essential: Active SC clearance used last 9-12 months.