Network Engineer | Outsource UK

Job Description

Network Engineer
£74.26 per hour (Umbrella) – £550 per day equivalent

SC Clearable – British Nationals Only (No Criminal Record)
Location: Reading (4 days in office, 1 day from home)
Duration: 6 months initially (extensions likely)

We’re looking for an experienced On-Prem Network Engineer to join a high-security, enterprise-scale environment. You’ll be part of a dedicated engineering team responsible for designing, building, and maintaining a secure, scalable on-premises network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, configure, and optimise on-prem network solutions.
  • Build and manage systems across physical and virtualised environments.
  • Monitor network performance, availability, and security.
  • Maintain detailed documentation and ensure compliance with governance and change control.
  • Collaborate with architects and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality network solutions.
Essential Skills & Experience:
  • 3+ years in network engineering or a related field.
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco Firewalls, Switches & Routers, Palo Alto, Fortigate, and NSX-T.
  • Strong understanding of Switching, Routing, VLANs, VNets, and network protocols.
  • Knowledge of Software Defined Networking and secure-by-design principles.
  • Experience working in highly regulated or classified environments.
Nice to Have:
  • Scripting experience (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
  • Understanding of containerisation and data centre management.

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