Network Engineer - 12 months - Hybrid - Outside IR35

Job Title: Network EngineerLocation: 2/3 days per week onsite in Central LondonContract Length: 12 Months + ExtPay Rate: £400 - £450 per day (Outside IR35)Hours: 35 per week

Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to deliver a series of network setup and security-focused projects across a Cisco enterprise environment. This role is not part of day-to-day operational support but is instead dedicated to implementing specific technical tasks, configurations and improvements that will enhance the resilience, security and efficiency of the organisation's network.

The Network Engineer will be highly proficient in Cisco technologies, comfortable working independently and able to collaborate effectively with internal teams. Also, the Network Engineer will take ownership of key project areas, driving progress and ensuring high-quality, secure and sustainable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities - Network Engineer:

• Audit, optimise and secure VPN configurations, implementing split tunnelling, group policies, posture assessment and traffic isolation while removing technical debt.
• VLANs & Segmentation
• Design and deploy a secure out-of-band management network, including iDRAC, iLO, IPMI, and firewalls, ensuring controlled access and SNMPv3 implementation.
• Firewall Audit & Cleanup
• Software & Firmware Updates
• Network Monitoring & Visibility

Skills & Experience Required - Network Engineer:

• Network design
• Cisco
• Firewalls
• VPNs

Desirable Skills - Network Engineer:

• Any relevant qualifications
• Cisco Meraki & Firepower
• Monitoring systems - SNMP
• Jump and management server

If you are interested in the Network Engineer role, please apply in the immediate instance.

Network Engineer