Network Engineer

**Network Engineer

• Contract (Inside IR35)** ?? London (5 days onsite) ?? Up to £450 per day ? 3 month contract

We’re working with a large public-sector organisation undergoing a major IT transformation, and they’re looking for an experienced Network Engineer to play a key role in delivering critical network projects where you will be responsible for creating a new VLAN to migrate all of my client's libraries into infrastructure.

This is a hands-on contract role where you’ll act as a routing and switching SME, supporting both project delivery and escalated BAU activity within a complex enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of network projects, including the creation of a new VLAN to migrate library infrastructure
• Install, configure, and maintain network infrastructure in line with best practice
• Act as a 3rd line escalation point for incidents, problems, and change
• Ensure the network estate remains secure, stable, and high-performing
• Work closely with the Head of Network Services and wider IT teams during a period of transformation

Key Technical Skills

• VLAN migration and configuration experience at enterprise level is a must have.
• Routing & Switching (enterprise-scale environments)
• Cisco technologies including Cisco WiFi, Cisco DNA, Cisco ISE
• Palo Alto firewalls
• Infoblox
• Strong understanding of network security and performance optimisation

Why apply?

• Work on meaningful, high-impact infrastructure projects
• Be part of a large-scale IT transformation programme
• Competitive day rate and clear contract scope

If you’re a Network Engineer who enjoys ownership, complex environments, and project-led work, this is a great opportunity to make an immediate impact.