Network Engineer (Specialist Engineer - Data) | SC Cleared
Posted 3 hours 5 minutes ago by Saunders Scott
Network Engineer (Specialist Engineer - Data) | SC Cleared
Contract: 6 months
Rate: £300 per day
Location: West Midlands and Southern UK (including Reading and Bath), with 20-30% travel
Security: Active, transferable SC clearance required
The role
We're looking for an experienced Cisco Network Engineer to join a managed data-networking project delivering infrastructure across multiple UK sites and data centres. You'll take network designs from paper to production by configuring, deploying and onboarding Cisco routing and switching equipment, working closely with project managers to plan and deliver implementations.
What you'll be doing
- Configuring Routers and Switches in line with design documents (IP data perspective)
- Onboarding devices onto the network management platform
- Racking and stacking devices in data centres
- Attending internal meetings and working with project managers to agree and deliver the implementation plan
- Building strong working relationships with customers and the wider project team
What you'll bring
- Expert knowledge of Cisco Routers and Switches (eg Catalyst 3850, Nexus 9K, ISR, ASR)
- Strong knowledge of Cisco LAN and Wireless LAN technologies, including switching and IP Addressing best practice
- Experience configuring networks in a managed data-networking environment
- A recognised networking qualification (eg CCNA, CCNP)
- Active, transferable SC clearance (essential)
- Self-motivated, with strong interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable working on your own or as part of a team
- Willingness to travel 20-30% of the time across the West Midlands and Southern UK
Out-of-hours standby
The role includes out-of-hours standby on at least a 1-in-6 rota. You may occasionally need to attend site if a physical fix is needed during an incident, though this is rare.
Standby period Rate Monday - Saturday £1.80 per hour Sunday £2.50 per hour Bank Holidays £3.50 per hour
Callouts are paid at 1.2x the standard day rate, prorated hourly.
Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.