The role
You will provide support across a broad range of network technologies, including Cisco ACI, Nexus and Catalyst switching, Cisco ASA and Firepower, Check Point firewalls, wireless infrastructure, load balancers and reverse proxies, IP address management and voice technologies.
The wider environment includes WAN, LAN and campus networks, corporate Wi-Fi, public and private APNs, remote-access and site-to-site VPNs, alongside Microsoft 365 and Azure connectivity.
You will also contribute to local, regional and national technology projects, helping deliver resilient IT systems and services within a critical public service environment.
What we're looking for
You will ideally hold Cisco CCNP certification, or an equivalent qualification, and have at least three years' experience within a comparable network engineering environment.
Strong knowledge across a number of the following areas will be important:
Cisco and Check Point firewall rule bases
Access lists, NAT and PATTCP/IP and UDP
BGP and OSPF routing
Policy-based routing
DNS and DHCP
VLANs, trunk ports, port channels and STP
Cisco ACI, Nexus and Catalyst
ASA and Firepower
Wireless LAN Controllers and Access Points
VPNs and IPSec
VoIP, including SIP, SBCs and ATAs
PKI and certificate management
Load balancing and reverse proxy technologies
Microsoft 365 and Azure network connectivity.
You will need a methodical approach to troubleshooting, strong analytical skills and the confidence to take ownership of technical issues through to resolution.
The role also requires clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
The breadth of the environment means you are not expected to be an expert in every technology listed. Training can be provided for the right Network Engineer where there are specific skills gaps.
Location
The role is primarily based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, with an expectation that you will work from other sites across the organisation's regional estate when required.
Contract details
12-month contract | £400-£450 per day | Inside IR35
This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Cisco-focused Network Engineer looking to work within a large-scale, technically varied environment where network availability and resilience directly support critical public services.