Network Engineer - Data Centres - Cisco

Network Engineer - Data Centres – Cisco – SC Cleared Only

£310-320/ Day (Outside IR35)

6 Months Contract

Reading / Southern locations

Network Engineer with active SC only (Security Cleared used last 12 months) is required for a 6-month contract based in Reading/ Bath (Hybrid) working Data Centres to configure Routers and Switches, Cisco routers and switches (e.g., 3850s, Nexus 9k, ISRs, ASRs)

6 Month Contract based in Southern locations Reading, Bath, West Midlands. Paying £310-320/day per day (Outside IR35). Start ASAP ideally Feb 2026.

Hybrid Working - 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 2/3 days/week working on-site from the office in Southern locations Reading, Bath, West Midlands when required.  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.

Key skills, experience + tasks will include:

• Hands-on expertise with Cisco routers and switches (e.g., 3850s, Nexus 9k, ISRs, ASRs), Cisco related catalyst devices.


• 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


• 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


• Essential:  Active SC clearance used last 9-12 months.