Network Engineer - SME
Posted 1 day ago by Experis
Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
Salisbury
Summary: Experis is seeking a Network Engineer / Network SME to support a data centre network refresh project in Salisbury. This hands-on contract role requires an experienced engineer to manage the entire delivery process, including network decommissioning, installation, and configuration. The position is short-term, lasting 5 days, and is ideal for someone who can work independently and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver a full data centre network refresh / upgrade / migration
- Perform network decommissioning of legacy infrastructure
- Install, rack, and configure network switches (Juniper / enterprise switching)
- Carry out structured cabling installation (Cat6, copper, patching, termination)
- Support network deployment, implementation, and infrastructure roll-out
- Ensure delivery aligns with Statement of Work (SOW) and project scope
- Work independently as a standalone engineer / field engineer / deployment engineer
- Provide clear updates to stakeholders and project contacts
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a: Network Engineer / Network SME / Infrastructure Engineer / Data Centre Engineer
- Strong hands-on experience delivering: Network refresh / migration / upgrade projects, On-site deployments and installations
- Technical expertise in: Structured cabling (Cat5e / Cat6 / copper / patch panels / termination), Switch installation and configuration (Juniper preferred, Cisco also relevant)
- Experience working in: Data centre environments / server rooms / enterprise infrastructure
- Ability to: Work independently (solo delivery), Take full ownership of technical delivery, Communicate clearly with stakeholders
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Salisbury
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Network Engineer / Network SME / Data Centre Engineer (Contract)
Company: Experis
Location: Salisbury (On-Site)
Contract Length: 5 Days
Rate: Market Rate - Open
Overview
Experis is looking for a highly skilled Network Engineer / Network SME / Infrastructure Engineer to support a data centre network refresh project.
This is a short-term, hands-on contract ideal for an experienced engineer who can take full ownership of delivery, from network decommissioning and migration through to installation, configuration, and cabling.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver a full data centre network refresh / upgrade / migration
- Perform network decommissioning of legacy infrastructure
- Install, rack, and configure network switches (Juniper / enterprise switching)
- Carry out structured cabling installation (Cat6, copper, patching, termination)
- Support network deployment, implementation, and infrastructure roll-out
- Ensure delivery aligns with Statement of Work (SOW) and project scope
- Work independently as a standalone engineer / field engineer / deployment engineer
- Provide clear updates to stakeholders and project contacts
Key Deliverables
- End-to-end network refresh completed within 5-day window
- Clean and structured decommissioning of existing network estate
- High-quality network installation, cabling, and configuration
- Stable and operational data centre network environment
- Documentation and handover (where required)
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a:
- Network Engineer / Network SME / Infrastructure Engineer / Data Centre Engineer
- Strong hands-on experience delivering:
- Network refresh / migration / upgrade projects
- On-site deployments and installations
- Technical expertise in:
- Structured cabling (Cat5e / Cat6 / copper / patch panels / termination)
- Switch installation and configuration (Juniper preferred, Cisco also relevant)
- Experience working in:
- Data centre environments / server rooms / enterprise infrastructure
- Ability to:
- Work independently (solo delivery)
- Take full ownership of technical delivery
- Communicate clearly with stakeholders
Desirable Skills
- Basic project delivery / project management exposure
- Understanding of procurement
- Experience working on short-term contracts / SOW-based delivery
- Broader networking knowledge:
- VLANs, switching, LAN infrastructure, basic routing
Ideal Candidate
- Hands-on, practical deployment-focused engineer
- Comfortable working as a lone engineer on-site
- Strong background in field engineering / network installation / infrastructure roll-out
- Reliable, proactive, and able to deliver under tight timelines
- Clear communicator with professional stakeholder engagement
Contract Details
- Location: Salisbury (on-site required)
- Duration: 5 days
- Engagement Type: Contract / Day Rate
- Start: ASAP / Immediate
Why Join This Project
- Short, high-impact network deployment contract
- Ideal for engineers between projects or seeking quick turnaround work
- Opportunity to support a data centre transformation / refresh
- Potential to build an ongoing relationship with Experis for future work
Next Steps
Due to project sensitivity, full technical details will be shared under NDA.