Network Engineer
Posted 5 days ago by Venturi
£350 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of 2nd Line Network Engineer involves supporting and maintaining network operations for a client in the construction sector on a short-term 3-month contract. The position requires hands-on operational support and serves as a key escalation point for network-related issues. The contractor will work primarily on Cisco Meraki firewalls and assist with various network incidents. The role is based in Central London with a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Configure, manage, and maintain Cisco Meraki firewalls
- Resolve escalated network issues as part of a 2nd line support function
- Support LAN, WAN, VPN, and connectivity-related incidents
- Maintain the stability and performance of the network environment
- Assist with troubleshooting and issue resolution in Azure-based environments
- Work closely with internal IT teams to ensure business continuity
Key Skills:
- Strong experience with Cisco Meraki, particularly firewall configuration and management
- Proven background in 2nd line network support
- Solid understanding of core networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs)
- Experience maintaining and supporting live production networks
- Exposure to Azure networking environments
- Previous experience working in fast-paced or operational environments (construction, engineering, or similar)
Salary (Rate): £350 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
I’m currently working with a client in the construction sector who are looking for a 2nd Line Network Engineer to support their network operations on a short-term 3-month contract .
Duration: 3 months
Rate: £300–£350 per day
IR35: Inside IR35
Location: Central London (3 days onsite per week)
Role Overview
The successful contractor will be responsible for supporting and maintaining the organisation’s network infrastructure, acting as a key escalation point for network-related issues. This role is very hands-on and focused on day-to-day operational support.
Key Responsibilities
- Configure, manage, and maintain Cisco Meraki firewalls
- Resolve escalated network issues as part of a 2nd line support function
- Support LAN, WAN, VPN, and connectivity-related incidents
- Maintain the stability and performance of the network environment
- Assist with troubleshooting and issue resolution in Azure-based environments
- Work closely with internal IT teams to ensure business continuity
Required Experience
- Strong experience with Cisco Meraki , particularly firewall configuration and management
- Proven background in 2nd line network support
- Solid understanding of core networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs)
- Experience maintaining and supporting live production networks
Desirable Experience
- Exposure to Azure networking environments
- Previous experience working in fast-paced or operational environments (construction, engineering, or similar)
If you’re a Network Engineer available at short notice and interested in a 3-month contract in Central London , please get in touch to discuss further details.