Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Posted 5 days ago by Digital Waffle

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£56 Per hour
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Remote
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Agile Methodology Ansible Authentications Automation Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP) Cisco DNA Center Cisco Meraki DCS File Format Network Access Control Network Infrastructure Project Stakeholders Scripting Smart Buildings Stakeholder Management

Summary: The role of Contract Network Infrastructure Engineer focuses on delivering enterprise-grade network infrastructure for major IT construction projects, specifically for NVIDIA and Oracle. The position requires expertise in Cisco technologies and emphasizes infrastructure reliability and secure access. The engineer will work in a fast-paced environment, contributing to various aspects of network deployment and support. This is a fully remote position based in the UK, with a contract duration of at least six months.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build and maintain Cisco enterprise infrastructure across large-scale project environments
  • Deploy and support Cisco wireless solutions, Cisco DNA Center, and Catalyst hardware
  • Configure and maintain Cisco ASA/Firepower firewalls, VPNs, and segmentation policies
  • Contribute to the integration of Cisco ISE, NAC policies, and secure authentication layers
  • Support fabric-based infrastructure (SD-Access) and automation readiness
  • Work with project stakeholders to align infrastructure delivery to construction timelines
  • Participate in infrastructure testing, documentation, and handover to ops teams

Key Skills:

  • Solid hands-on experience across Cisco enterprise infrastructure stack
  • Proven capability in deploying Cisco wireless, ASA/Firepower, and core switch infrastructure
  • Familiarity with Cisco DNA Center, ISE, and Secure Access technologies
  • CCNA minimum; CCNP or specialist Cisco Infrastructure certs preferred
  • Able to work independently, remotely, and across cross-functional teams
  • Experience within live or new build environments (e.g. DCs, fit-out, smart buildings) is advantageous
  • Cisco Meraki experience within enterprise deployments
  • Cloud networking exposure (Azure/AWS networking and security integration)
  • Network automation or scripting (Python, Ansible)

Salary (Rate): £56.25/hr

City: Birmingham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Contract Network Infrastructure Engineer – Cisco

Rate: £400–£450/day

Type: Contract (6 months+)

IR35: Outside IR35

Location: Birmingham - Remote (UK-based)

We're looking for a Cisco Infrastructure Engineer to support the delivery of enterprise-grade network infrastructure across major hyper-scale IT construction projects. This role forms part of our IT Construction & Fit-Out division, supporting a combined programme for NVIDIA and Oracle — spanning from Layer 1 communications through to full infrastructure deployment. You'll be working within a highly agile, fast-moving environment on a wide range of Cisco enterprise technologies, with an emphasis on infrastructure reliability, segmentation, and secure access.

  • Key Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain Cisco enterprise infrastructure across large-scale project environments
  • Deploy and support Cisco wireless solutions, Cisco DNA Center, and Catalyst hardware
  • Configure and maintain Cisco ASA/Firepower firewalls, VPNs, and segmentation policies
  • Contribute to the integration of Cisco ISE, NAC policies, and secure authentication layers
  • Support fabric-based infrastructure (SD-Access) and automation readiness
  • Work with project stakeholders to align infrastructure delivery to construction timelines
  • Participate in infrastructure testing, documentation, and handover to ops teams
  • Essential Skills & Experience
  • Solid hands-on experience across Cisco enterprise infrastructure stack
  • Proven capability in deploying Cisco wireless, ASA/Firepower, and core switch infrastructure
  • Familiarity with Cisco DNA Center, ISE, and Secure Access technologies
  • CCNA minimum; CCNP or specialist Cisco Infrastructure certs preferred
  • Able to work independently, remotely, and across cross-functional teams
  • Experience within live or new build environments (e.g. DCs, fit-out, smart buildings) is advantageous
  • Desirable Experience
  • Cisco Meraki experience within enterprise deployments
  • Cloud networking exposure (Azure/AWS networking and security integration)
  • Network automation or scripting (Python, Ansible)

Contract Overview

Initial Term: 6 months (with strong extension potential)

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Work Style: Fully remote (UK-based)

Interview Process: Streamlined – immediate start available

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If you're a Cisco-certified infrastructure engineer with a passion for building secure, scalable, and robust enterprise networks — we'd love to speak with you. Apply now or reach out to our team directly to find out more.

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