1 to 25 of 52 Contract Network Engineer Jobs in the UK excluding London

Network Engineer Rate: £450 PD – Inside IR35 – 3/6 months – 3 days onsite Opportunity: A leading corporation that is currently undergoing a enterprise IT transformation is seeking Network Engineer to lead on a number of exciting projects who has capabilities in Routing and Switching, Cisco WiFi, Cisco DNA, Cisco ISE, Infoblox, Juniper or Palo Alto …/Azure. The key project up & coming will be moving Cisco Wireless to Juniper MIST but there will be plenty of additional exciting projects in the pipeline. The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for installation, layout and maintenance of network infrastructure components within our clients network infrastructure defined by Head of Network Services; acting as … and assisting in overall security and performance of estate from a best practice perspective.As a third line escalation point for incidents and problems and change relating to the business’ network infrastructure, the Senior Network Engineer key purpose of this role is to support both project delivery and escalated BAU activity by ensuring the business has stable, performant More ❯

Job Title: SC Cleared Senior Network Engineer Location: Portsmouth Duration: 6 months with possible extension Rate: Market rates via an approved umbrella company The Role As a Senior Network Engineer, you will join our team supporting our client and their customers. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on IT and networking experience who enjoys … work in an ITIL-based environment supporting multiple projects across different layers, delivering technical outputs that ensure secure, efficient transfer of data and the delivery of key communications and network systems. The role will be delivering network solutions that provide critical services for our customers. Day-to-day, you'll be investigating and resolving technical issues, supporting multiple … projects across different layers of the network, and ensuring the secure transfer of data for our client and their clients customers. You'll work closely with project managers and technical leads to deliver quality outputs, assist with system implementations. You'll also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, develop processes, and support the team by sharing knowledge, providing practical solutions More ❯

Network Automation Engineer Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days per week on-site) Duration: 6 months Rate: Negotiable (DOE) Overview An industry-leading global organisation is driving the automation and standardisation of its network infrastructure and services. They’re looking for a Network Automation Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Ansible, Python, and network orchestration to help design, build, and integrate automation solutions across a range of enterprise platforms.This role blends network engineering, DevOps, and systems integration — ideal for someone comfortable writing automation playbooks and APIs while understanding routing, firewalls, and connectivity fundamentals. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain automation solutions for network and infrastructure systems. Develop Ansible playbooks and reusable … automation modules for configuration, orchestration, and provisioning. Configure and integrate Cisco NSO and related orchestration tools to streamline network operations. Build and maintain API-based integrations with systems such as ServiceNow, NetBox, and GitHub. Drive network configuration standardisation using YANG models for routers and switches. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps) for More ❯

Team purpose The Network Platform team will own and develop (with the Enterprise Architecture team) the strategic network roadmap. Delivering changes, product development and maintenance required to achieve the objectives of the roadmaps. The team will also provide support and technical expertise in the case of a major incident. They work closely with third-party partners to deliver … a safe, resilient, robust Network Platform and continuously review the industry and market, testing new concepts and technologies that can add value. Your purpose The Network Security Engineer supports the Lead Network Security Engineer in delivering the Network Security Roadmap. This role supports the implementation of Infosec-driven initiatives and acts as the second … line of escalation for Network Security Incidents and ad hoc service and portfolio support requests. This role is accountable for establishing and maintaining secure network configurations, including firewalls, routers, switches, and VPNs, and periodically reviewing firewall rules and user access to the network. The Network Security Engineer focuses on continuous improvement through automation and tooling, working More ❯

Network Engineer +6 months + +Hybrid working 2 days a week on site in Corsham +SC cleared role +Inside IR35 + 500 - 575 a day Skills: +Cisco +Vmware + VXLAN We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join our technical team, bringing strong expertise across enterprise networking, routing, security, and modern datacentre technologies. This role … is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, designing robust network solutions, and ensuring high availability across mission-critical environments. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of advanced network infrastructures, working across multi-vendor environments and contributing to the stability, performance, and security of the network estate. Essential Skills & Experience … years' industry experience with deep knowledge of: Hierarchical IP Subnetting Routing protocols (internal and external), including OSPF and BGP Advanced configuration and troubleshooting of routers, switches, and firewalls Core network technologies , including: Cisco Nexus Cisco IOS XE Leaf and Spine architectures VXLAN Overlay Networks Dual Cloud/Dual Hub DMVPN solutions Firewall IPS/IDS AAA Management Platforms (e.g. More ❯

Network AutomationEngineer Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days per week on-site) Duration: 6 months Rate: Negotiable (DOE) Overview An industry-leading global organisation is driving the automation and standardisation of its network infrastructure and services. Theyre looking for a Network Automation Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Ansible, Python, and network orchestration to help … design, build, and integrate automation solutions across a range of enterprise platforms. This role blends network engineering, DevOps, and systems integration ideal for someone comfortable writing automation playbooks and APIs while understanding routing, firewalls, and connectivity fundamentals. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain automation solutions for network and infrastructure systems. Develop Ansible playbooks and reusable automation modules for … configuration, orchestration, and provisioning. Configure and integrate Cisco NSO and related orchestration tools to streamline network operations. Build and maintain API-based integrations with systems such as ServiceNow, NetBox, and GitHub. Drive network configuration standardisation using YANG models for routers and switches. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps) for network code More ❯

Network Engineer +6 months+ +SC cleared - sole British nationals only due to nature of the project +Remote role - occasional travel to Maidstone + 425 - 450 a day +Inside IR35 Skills: +Cisco +Aruba +LAN/WAN +SC clearance This Network Engineering role focusses on implementation of Network services and will cover LAN, WAN, Firewall, and Security infrastructures … will have 5 to 10 years proven work experience in a challenging, multi-vendor Data centre environment working as part of a team delivering project engineering functions. Key Responsibilities: Network Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Maintain data network hardware and systems. Investigate and resolve network and hardware issues. Analyze, isolate, and troubleshoot network errors. Assess and upgrade legacy … network components as needed. Technical Support and Leadership: Provide technical support for both internal and external customers. Respond to technical inquiries and recommend solutions. Lead network problem escalation and resolution. Network Installation and Configuration: Install and maintain network infrastructure, including hardware, software, and system data for small to medium-sized networks. Deploy network applications on More ❯

Network Engineer +6 months+ +SC cleared - sole British nationals only due to nature of the project +Hybrid - 1 day on site in Sevenoaks + 425 - 460 a day +Inside IR35 Skills: +Cisco +Aruba +LAN/WAN +SC clearance This Network Engineering role focusses on implementation of Network services and will cover LAN, WAN, Firewall, and Security … will have 5 to 10 years proven work experience in a challenging, multi-vendor Data centre environment working as part of a team delivering project engineering functions. Key Responsibilities: Network Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Maintain data network hardware and systems. Investigate and resolve network and hardware issues. Analyze, isolate, and troubleshoot network errors. Assess and upgrade legacy … network components as needed. Technical Support and Leadership: Provide technical support for both internal and external customers. Respond to technical inquiries and recommend solutions. Lead network problem escalation and resolution. Network Installation and Configuration: Install and maintain network infrastructure, including hardware, software, and system data for small to medium-sized networks. Deploy network applications on More ❯

Job Description – Network Engineer Location: Aberdeen, Scotland (On-site) Contract Type: Temporary/Contract Duration: 6 months with possible extension Role Overview The Network Engineer/Subject Matter Expert (SME) will be responsible for the design, deployment, and support of network infrastructure as part of corporate real estate initiatives. This includes new site builds, expansions … relocations, and integration/separation activities in collaboration with global and local facilities teams, IT infrastructure, and project managers. Key Responsibilities Design and implement network infrastructure for real estate projects, including new facilities (Greenfield), expansions, relocations, co-locations, and other transformation activities. Collaborate with project managers to support the technical design and execution of network solutions aligned with … organizational standards. Deploy and configure network components including (but not limited to): Local Area Network (LAN) Wireless LAN (WLAN) Wide Area Network (WAN) Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, and access points Prepare detailed Bill of Materials (BoM) based on site layouts and infrastructure standards. Ensure adherence to network standards, policies, and More ❯

Job Opportunity: Senior Network Engineer (Inside IR35) - DC LAN Refresh Project! Are you an expert Network Engineer looking for a high-impact contract with a leading global IT company? This is a Virtual first role supporting a critical DC LAN refresh project for a secure end customer! The Role at a Glance Job Title: Senior Network Engineer Contract Duration: 4 months (Assisting with peak load requirements ) Location: Remote IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (Off-Payroll Working Rules Apply) Clearance: Mandatory SC Clearance Start Date: 01/12/2025 What You'll Be Doing You will be the key engineering resource focusing on implementation and project delivery for Network services. This involves switching, routing … and Firewalls in a complex, multi-vendor Data Centre environment. Lead Network Engineering project delivery (Switching, Routing, Firewalls). Perform network configurations, installations, and maintenance on routers, switches, and firewalls. Troubleshoot and resolve complex LAN/WAN/FW systems issues. Prepare network diagrams and documentation reflecting current operational status. Essential Technical Expertise We require proven experience More ❯

Network Infrastructure DevOps Automation Engineer X3-Aruba- DevOps- Network Automation Network Infrastructure Automation Engineer X3 with strong skills in network automation and ideally expereince of migrating networks from Cisco to Aruba, is needed to support our higher education client drive forward the automation of their network automation, which is the largest across the … UK higher education sector. The scope will be to design, implement and test the automation of Network Infrastructure development which enables a scalable, secure, automated and resilient network service across our clients network estate. Network Infrastructure DevOps Automation Engineer X3-Aruba- DevOps- Network Automation Essential Expereince Experience of network system particularly Aruba technology … stack, ideally with expereince of migrating from Cisco to Aruba. Expereince of working on large scale network transformation programmes Technical lead of infrastructure-as-code (IaC), automation, deployment, configuration, management and scaling. Network infrastructure automation using DevOps practices. Strong hands-on experience with: Terraform, Ansible, or similar IaC tools CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure More ❯

Network Infrastructure DevOps Automation Engineer X3-Aruba- DevOps- Network Automation Network Infrastructure Automation Engineer X3 with strong skills in network automation and ideally expereince of migrating networks from Cisco to Aruba, is needed to support our higher education client drive forward the automation of their network automation, which is the largest across the … UK higher education sector. The scope will be to design, implement and test the automation of Network Infrastructure development which enables a scalable, secure, automated and resilient network service across our clients network estate. Network Infrastructure DevOps Automation Engineer X3-Aruba- DevOps- Network Automation Essential Expereince Experience of network system particularly Aruba technology … stack, ideally with expereince of migrating from Cisco to Aruba. Expereince of working on large scale network transformation programmes Technical lead of infrastructure-as-code (IaC), automation, deployment, configuration, management and scaling. Network infrastructure automation using DevOps practices. Strong hands-on experience with: Terraform, Ansible, or similar IaC tools CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure More ❯

Network Engineer (Cisco) - SC/DV Cleared - Cumbria We're looking for an experienced Cisco Network Engineer to support a secure infrastructure programme in the Barrow-in-Furness region. This is a contract position, outside IR35 , ideal for someone who can hit the ground running in a high-security environment. Role: Network Engineer (Cisco … Clearance: SC or DV essential Day Rate: Competitive (market-rate, outside IR35) Start: ASAP Key Skills: Strong Cisco routing & switching experience (CCNP level or above) Firewall & security appliance configuration Network troubleshooting in complex, secure environments Experience within defence, government or similarly regulated sectors Comfortable working on-site within a high-security facility More ❯

Job Title: NSX-T Network Engineer (DevOps) Location: Bristol (2 days onsite/week) Contract Length: 12 Months (possibility for extension) Daily Rate: Circa £685/Day Status: Inside IR35 Working Pattern: Full Time Are you a passionate and skilled NSX-T Network Engineer looking for your next exciting challenge? Join our client, a dynamic organisation … to contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of a complex network infrastructure that drives innovation and excellence! Essential Skill set: Expertise in NSX-T : Proven experience in NSX-T Automation Skills : Proficiency in automation with Terraform, Ansible and Python is essential. Network Engineering Experience: Extensive background in network engineering with a deep understanding of network … nice to have, experience with VXLAN will also be considered. Certifications: CCNP or JNCIA are highly desirable and will set you apart. What You Will Do: Service to analyze network performance and identify areas for optimization Service to implement and configure network devices, protocols, and technologies Service to troubleshoot and resolve network issues in a timely manner More ❯

Job Title: NSX-T Network Engineer (DevOps) Location: Bristol (2 days onsite/week) Contract Length: 12 Months (possibility for extension) Daily Rate: Circa £685/Day Status: Inside IR35 Working Pattern: Full Time Are you a passionate and skilled NSX-T Network Engineer looking for your next exciting challenge? Join our client, a dynamic organisation … to contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of a complex network infrastructure that drives innovation and excellence! Essential Skill set: Expertise in NSX-T: Proven experience in NSX-T Automation Skills: Proficiency in automation with Terraform, Ansible and Python is essential. Network Engineering Experience: Extensive background in network engineering with a deep understanding of network … nice to have, experience with VXLAN will also be considered. Certifications: CCNP or JNCIA are highly desirable and will set you apart. What You Will Do: Service to analyze network performance and identify areas for optimization Service to implement and configure network devices, protocols, and technologies Service to troubleshoot and resolve network issues in a timely manner More ❯

Job Title: NSX-T Network Engineer (DevOps) Location: Bristol (2 days onsite/week) Contract Length: 12 Months (possibility for extension) Daily Rate: Circa 685/Day Status: Inside IR35 Working Pattern: Full Time Are you a passionate and skilled NSX-T Network Engineer looking for your next exciting challenge? Join our client, a dynamic organisation … to contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of a complex network infrastructure that drives innovation and excellence! Essential Skill set: Expertise in NSX-T : Proven experience in NSX-T Automation Skills : Proficiency in automation with Terraform, Ansible and Python is essential. Network Engineering Experience: Extensive background in network engineering with a deep understanding of network … nice to have, experience with VXLAN will also be considered. Certifications: CCNP or JNCIA are highly desirable and will set you apart. What You Will Do: Service to analyze network performance and identify areas for optimization Service to implement and configure network devices, protocols, and technologies Service to troubleshoot and resolve network issues in a timely manner More ❯

Job Title: NSX-T Network Engineer (DevOps) Location: Bristol (2 days onsite/week) Contract Length: 12 Months (possibility for extension) Daily Rate: Circa £685/Day Status: Inside IR35 Working Pattern: Full Time Are you a passionate and skilled NSX-T Network Engineer looking for your next exciting challenge? Join our client, a dynamic organisation … to contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of a complex network infrastructure that drives innovation and excellence! Essential Skill set: Expertise in NSX-T : Proven experience in NSX-T Automation Skills : Proficiency in automation with Terraform, Ansible and Python is essential. Network Engineering Experience: Extensive background in network engineering with a deep understanding of network … nice to have, experience with VXLAN will also be considered. Certifications: CCNP or JNCIA are highly desirable and will set you apart. What You Will Do: Service to analyze network performance and identify areas for optimization Service to implement and configure network devices, protocols, and technologies Service to troubleshoot and resolve network issues in a timely manner More ❯

Job Title: IT/OT Onsite Network Engineer Location: Caerphilly Rd, Nantgarw, Cardiff CF15 7YJ, United Kingdom (Office based) Job Type: Contract (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 Months Job Summary: Join Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) as an IT/OT Onsite Network Engineer and play a vital role in supporting high-priority IT/OT security projects … for leading UK clients. You will work on-site to configure and secure network infrastructure, support digital transformation in manufacturing environments, and ensure compliance with security best practices. This is an opportunity to drive impactful change, working with cutting-edge technology in a challenging, innovative environment. Drive secure network design: Configure firewall rules, network security, and micro … segmentation using VLANs, switches, and network taps. Specialize in industrial protocols: Gain hands-on experience with secure protocols such as OPC-UA, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, and SMB. Lead digital enablement: Deploy and manage OT business tools including remote access, file transfer, monitoring, and backups. Key Responsibilities: Support the Customer's Digital Technology Leader in delivering More ❯

The Network Engineer/SME will be responsible for the design, deployment, and support of network infrastructure as part of corporate real estate initiatives. This includes new site builds, expansions, relocations, and integration/separation activities in collaboration with global and local facilities teams and project managers. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement network infrastructure for real … estate projects including new facilities (Greenfield), expansions, relocations, co-locations, and other transformation activities. Collaborate with project managers to support technical design and execution of network solutions aligned with organizational standards. Deploy and configure network components including (but not limited to): Local Area Network (LAN) Wireless LAN (WLAN) Wide Area Network (WAN) Software-Defined WAN (SD … WAN) Routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, and access points Prepare detailed Bill of Materials (BoM) based on site layouts and infrastructure standards. Ensure adherence to organizational network standards and best practices during implementation. Execute network upgrades and enhancements as part of approved real estate projects. Maintain accurate and complete documentation for all network deliverables, including Transition-to More ❯

Network Engineer - Contract Birmingham (hybrid working, 2 days per week WFH) Up to £550 p/d - inside IR35 Network Engineer required to join the IT Department of a well-known and public-facing critical national infrastructure business (circa 2000 staff, 20 in IT with approx. 40 sites in the UK), providing services to hundreds-of … resolving a number of security audit findings and closing off security vulnerabilities flagged up by a recent pen-test. You will also support the general administration and maintenance of network system and act as a 3rd line escalation point for tickets escalated up from the Service Desk. Currently the role is split circa 50% Project vs 50% BAU support. … routers/Switch/Firewalls. - Experience of Security Audit remediations would be beneficial; addressing vulnerabilities flagged by scanners (in this case, Tenable), and Pen tests. - Production/maintenance of Network Diagrams (Visio) - Solarwinds administration (or similar monitoring tool). - Windows Server/VMWare Administration an advantage (not a requirement). Initial 3 month contract (very likely to extend) Location More ❯

Job Title: SC Cleared Network Engineer Location: Corsham 2-3 days Duration: 31/03/2026 with likely extension Rate: Up to £725 per day via an approved umbrella company Our client, a leading defence and technology organisation, is hiring for a reputable company to support critical projects. We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer … to contribute to the development and integration of the SERAPHIM networks service, supporting ongoing design, testing, and transition activities. What you'll be doing: Design, implement, and troubleshoot complex network solutions, including hierarchical IP subnetting, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), and advanced network infrastructure. Configure and manage Cisco Nexus, IOS XE devices, and VXLAN overlay networks. Support multi-service … transport capabilities, ensuring secure distribution of information flows across multiple security domains. Develop and test network configurations, including Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and virtual routers. Produce engineering documentation, test plans, and configuration templates. Assist with deployment activities at the clients location and support user test and trial operations. What you'll bring: Demonstrable experience in network design, implementation More ❯

Job Title: Network Engineer (Juniper/MIST) - Consultancy Location: Crawley, Hybrid (On-site + Remote) Contract Length: 6 months with possible extension Start Date: ASAP Requirement: Experis have recently signed an exclusive agreement with a large public sector/NHS consultancy and are seeking an interim resource to support a large Network related project. We are seeking … an experienced Network Engineer with in-depth Juniper expertise including MIST to join the project on a contract basis. This role will focus on maintaining, optimising, and securing complex network infrastructures across multiple NHS and corporate sites, ensuring resilience, performance, and security for critical healthcare systems. Key Responsibilities Design, configure, and support Juniper-based network infrastructure … across multiple sites. Implement network upgrades, migrations, and security enhancements in line with NHS standards. Troubleshoot and resolve network performance, connectivity, and security issues. Collaborate with IT security, systems, and application teams to support clinical operations. Ensure compliance with NHS Digital and internal security protocols. Provide documentation, knowledge transfer, and technical guidance to internal staff. Essential Skills & Experience More ❯

Job Title: Network Engineer (Juniper/MIST) - Consultancy Location: Crawley, Hybrid (On-site + Remote) Contract Length: 6 months with possible extension Start Date: ASAP Requirement: Experis have recently signed an exclusive agreement with a large public sector/NHS consultancy and are seeking an interim resource to support a large Network related project. We are seeking … an experienced Network Engineer with in-depth Juniper expertise including MIST to join the project on a contract basis. This role will focus on maintaining, optimising, and securing complex network infrastructures across multiple NHS and corporate sites, ensuring resilience, performance, and security for critical healthcare systems. Key Responsibilities Design, configure, and support Juniper-based network infrastructure … across multiple sites. Implement network upgrades, migrations, and security enhancements in line with NHS standards. Troubleshoot and resolve network performance, connectivity, and security issues. Collaborate with IT security, systems, and application teams to support clinical operations. Ensure compliance with NHS Digital and internal security protocols. Provide documentation, knowledge transfer, and technical guidance to internal staff. Essential Skills & Experience More ❯

Network Engineer Barrow In Furness 6 months+ £515 per day inside ir35 SC security clearance is required for this role Based in Barrow 5 days a week f/t - please be aware these roles will may involve rotational out of hours working, anticipating a 16:30 - 23:30 evening shift for 2 weeks, followed by 2 weeks … installation/take on and testing of kit, providing ELS and decom/removal of old switches Installation/take on and testing of new SDA kit Key Skills: Network Architecture/Architecture (Compute/storage/End User) Working in secure environments Network Design (HLD/LLD) Cisco Networking (Routing/Switching) Data Centre Networking Cisco ACI … Firewalls (Palo Alto/Cisco) Authentication (802.1x/Cisco ISE/AD familiarity) Network managementLoad balancing (Netscaler) Cisco SDA (Software Defined Access) Meraki Wifi Remote access Encryption More ❯

Job Title: IT/OT Onsite Network Engineer Location: Caerphilly Rd, Nantgarw, Cardiff CF15 7YJ, United Kingdom (Office based) Job Type: Contract (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 Months Job Summary: Join Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) as an IT/OT Onsite Network Engineer and play a vital role in supporting high-priority IT/OT security projects More ❯