Network Engineer - Data Centres - Cisco

Network Engineer - Data Centres – Cisco – SC Cleared

£(Apply online only)/ Day (Outside IR35)

6 Months Contract

Reading / Southern locations

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with active SC (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 £(Apply online only)/day per day (Outside IR35). Start ASAP ideally Jan/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