Network Engineer

Network Engineer Contract | Hybrid (London) | £457 per day Inside IR35

An NHS organisation in London is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join their Digital & Infrastructure team on an interim basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing a complex, mission-critical network environment that supports both operational and frontline services.

Contract Details

• Day Rate: £457 per day Umbrella (Inside IR35)
• Contract Length: Initial 6 months
• Location: London (Hybrid working, 3 days on-site, 2 days remote)
• Start Date: ASAP
• On-Call: Participation in a 1-in-3 on-call rota required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert 3rd line support across network and security infrastructure.
• Support and maintain enterprise network technologies including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure.
• Investigate, diagnose and resolve complex network incidents and service issues.
• Ensure services are maintained to agreed SLAs and contribute to performance reporting through KPIs and management information.
• Lead infrastructure upgrades, testing activities and service improvements using structured project methodologies.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, network records, policies and operational procedures.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and third-party suppliers to ensure optimal service performance.
• Support business continuity initiatives and infrastructure deployments across multiple sites.
• Participate in the strategic planning and implementation of network solutions for critical operational requirements and major events.

Experience Required

• Significant experience supporting enterprise-scale network environments.
• Strong knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls and wireless technologies.
• Experience providing 3rd line infrastructure support and managing complex incidents.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve network performance and security issues.
• Experience working with major networking vendors such as Cisco and telecommunications providers.
• Understanding of ITIL best practice and service management principles.
• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and operational procedures.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience within the NHS or other large complex public sector organisations.
• Knowledge of network security, disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Experience delivering infrastructure projects and service improvements.