Network Engineer

Network Engineer - Data Centres - Cisco
£300-£310/ Day Outside IR35
3-6 Months Contract
Reading 

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

3-6 Month Contract based in Reading, Bath, Southern Locations (Hybrid). Paying £300-£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. 

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 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
• Hands-on expertise with Cisco routers and switches (e.g., 3850s, Nexus 9k, ISRs, ASRs)
• 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