Network Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Totaljobs
£310 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Reading, Berkshire, RG1
Summary: The Network Engineer role focuses on configuring routers and switches in data centres, specifically utilizing Cisco equipment. This position is a 3-6 month contract based in Reading/Bath, requiring both on-site and remote work. The candidate must have an active SC clearance and be prepared for out-of-hours standby support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Configure routers and switches in line with design documents from an IP data perspective.
- Onboard devices onto the network management platform.
- Rack and stack relevant devices in data centres.
- Attend internal meetings and collaborate with project managers to deliver the implementation plan.
- Provide out-of-hours standby support on a minimum 1 in 6 ROTA basis.
- Travel to locations for physical interventions during incident management.
Key Skills:
- Strong knowledge of Cisco LAN and Wireless LAN technologies, including switching and IP addressing best practices.
- Hands-on expertise with Cisco routers and switches (e.g., 3850s, Nexus 9k, ISRs, ASRs).
- Experience configuring networks in a managed data-networking environment.
- Relevant networking qualification.
- Self-motivated with strong customer relationship-building skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Salary (Rate): £310 daily
City: Reading
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
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