Contract: Forward Network Engineer Start: ASAP (on completion of background checks)
Duration: 6 Months Rate: £500 - £550 a day inside of IR35 Location: London (2-3 days a week onsite)
Reference: 20911 Essential skills: Multi-vendor networking: strong hands-on CLI experience with Cisco (including ACI), Arista, Fortinet, Check Point and F5 Routing and security: deep understanding of routing, VRFs, MPLS, ACLs, NAT and firewall policy
Scripting: Python, REST APIs, and working with JSON and CSV data Data querying: comfortable with SQL or similar query languages
Linux: platform administration, including upgrades, access control and certificates
Troubleshooting: methodical diagnosis of network and data problems Desirable skills Forward Networks Enterprise, especially its Network Query Engine (NQE) Similar tools: NetBrain, IP Fabric, Batfish, SolarWinds NCM or HPNA Integration with ServiceNow, a CMDB or a source-of-truth system (e.g. NetBox) Cloud networking (AWS or Azure) Network controls or audit evidence (segmentation, hardening, firewall rule reviews) Git and CI/CD, network automation (Ansible) Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Forward Network Engineer employer: Networking People Limited
As a Data Centre Lab Manager in West Yorkshire, you will join a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises both technical excellence and team collaboration. The company offers competitive day rates, opportunities for professional growth, and a culture that values hands-on leadership and innovation in infrastructure management. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to maintaining high operational standards, this role provides a meaningful opportunity to make a significant impact within a specialist team.
