Network Engineer - Data Centres - Cisco in Oxford

Network Engineer – Data Centres – Cisco

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

6 Months Contract

Reading / Bath

Network Engineer 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).

Hybrid Working – 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 2/3 days/week working on-site from the office in Central London. 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

• 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
• Strongly Desirable: Please active SC clearance.