Network Engineer

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