52 network engineer jobs found in Reading

Network Engineer - Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Engineer ( vManage) £330-£350/Day- Outside IR35 3-6 Months Contract Newbury/Remote A Senior Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Engineer with Cisco vManage dashboards and APIs experience is required click apply for full job details

Network Engineer - Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Engineer ( vManage) £330-£350/ Day- Outside IR35 3-6 Months Contract Newbury / Remote   A Senior Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Engineer with Cisco vManage dashboards and APIs experience is required.  Understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VRF-based segmentation, AAR, QoS design and enforcement, Security services (Firewall, IDS/IPS, URL filtering) etc. 3-6 Month Contract working remote (WFH) and travel on-site Newbury as needed (Hybrid).   Paying £330-£350/day per day (Outside IR35). Start ASAP ideally May 2026.   Flexibility is needed as you will be required to provide 24/7 Shift Rota. Required Skills & Experience Experience designing and operating Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN . Excellent understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VRF-based segmentation, AAR, QoS design and enforcement, Security services (Firewall, IDS/IPS, URL filtering) etc. Hands-on experience with Cisco vManage...

Network Engineer - Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Engineer ( vManage) £330-£350/ Day- Outside IR35 3-6 Months Contract Newbury / Remote A Senior Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Engineer with Cisco vManage dashboards and APIs experience is required. Understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VRF-based segmentation, AAR, QoS design and enforcement, Security services (Firewall, IDS/IPS, URL filtering) etc. 3-6 Month Contract working remote (WFH) and travel on-site Newbury as needed (Hybrid). Paying £330-£350/day per day (Outside IR35). Start ASAP ideally May 2026. Flexibility is needed as you will be required to provide 24/7 Shift Rota. Required Skills & Experience Experience designing and operating Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN . Excellent understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VRF-based segmentation, AAR, QoS design and enforcement, Security services (Firewall, IDS/IPS, URL filtering) etc. Hands-on experience with Cisco vManage dashboards and APIs....

Network Engineer - Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Engineer ( vManage) £330-£350/Day- Outside IR35 3-6 Months Contract Newbury/Remote A Senior Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Engineer with Cisco vManage dashboards and APIs experience is required. Understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VRF-based segmentation, AAR, QoS design and enforcement, Security services (Firewall, IDS/IPS, URL filtering) etc. 3-6 Month Contract working remote (WFH) and travel on-site Newbury as needed (Hybrid). Paying £330-£350/day per day (Outside IR35). Start ASAP ideally May 2026. Flexibility is needed as you will be required to provide 24/7 Shift Rota. Required Skills & Experience Experience designing and operating Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN . Excellent understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VRF-based segmentation, AAR, QoS design and enforcement, Security services (Firewall, IDS/IPS, URL filtering) etc. Hands-on experience with Cisco vManage dashboards and APIs....

Role Details: Position: Network Engineer Location: Newbury, UK (Hybrid- 2-3 days) Work Mode: Hybrid (2-3 Days a week from Office) Duration: : 6 months + Extensions Rate: Outside IR35- Up to GBP 290/day (Negotiable) 🚫 Visa Note: Open to British Citizenship, ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain), or UK Settlement Visa or Dependent Visa. Key Requirements: We are urgently seeking experienced Network Engineers with deep expertise in Cisco Catalyst technologies to join our team supporting Vodafone's critical network infrastructure. This role is crucial for maintaining high availability and optimal performance, operating on a dedicated 24/7 shift rota to ensure continuous, uninterrupted service delivery. Key Responsibilities * Network Operations & Support: Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst series switches and related network infrastructure within a demanding, high-availability environment. * 24/7 Rota Coverage: Work as part of a...

Network Engineer (SC Cleared) - ACI Specialist Hybrid - Newbury (2-3 days per week onsite, remainder remote) £400 per day (Outside IR35) SC Clearance Essential Overview We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with strong Cisco ACI expertise to join our team on a contract basis. This role is ideal for someone who has deep hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus 9000 (NX-OS & ACI) environments and can take a lead role in designing, implementing, and supporting modern data centre networks, while also navigating Legacy infrastructure where required. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and support of Cisco ACI-based network environments Manage and optimise Cisco Nexus 9000 (NX-OS & ACI) infrastructure within on-prem data centres Ensure network security best practices are applied and maintained across ACI and traditional environments Work closely with application teams to support connectivity, segmentation, and...

SC Cloud Network Engineer £400 - £450 A Day Outside IR35 London (Hybrid 3 Days A Week) 12 Month Contract iO Associates are currently partnered with a customer in the Defence space who need a DV Infrastructure Engineer to join them on an initial 12-month contract. Requirements: - Active SC clearance and willing to go through DV - Strong Cloud and Networking skills - Strong cloud Knowledge (Ideally Google) - Experience using Kubernetes, GKE or Istio - Experience Load Balancing If you're a Cloud Network Engineer looking for acontract offering up to £450 A DAY OUTSIDE IR35 , then send an updated CV to A.brewer@ ioassociates.co.uk. The client is looking to interview candidates NEXT WEEK so if interested, please send across a CV ASAP.

Senior Network Engineer offering strong Cisco configuration skills, supporting enterprise networking environments, is required by this globally recognised organisation as they look to complete an important project of work. Work will include the following - Configure and support Cisco Switches and Routers Troubleshoot network issues across LAN/WAN Implement changes, upgrades, and improvements Work within ITIL-aligned change control processes Support Firewalls, routing, and switching infrastructure Produce documentation and maintain network diagrams You must be able to demonstrate previous experience across - Strong experience with Cisco networking technologies Hands-on Cisco IOS configuration (switchports, VLANs, routing) EIGRP OSPF GP BFD Knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP desirable) Firewall experience - essentially Palo Alto, including Panorama deployment Please note, this role is hybrid, with three days per week required in the...

3 Month Contract £450-£475/Day Outside IR35 Network Engineer (NOC) - Remote (UK) | 24/7 Managed Services We are looking for a proactive, customer focused Network Engineer to join a highly skilled NOC team within a leading international technology solutions provider. Supporting customers across Finance, Manufacturing, Utilities and Retail, you'll play a key role in delivering 24/7 Managed Services excellence. This is a primarily remote role with occasional travel to Milton Keynes, UK customer sites, and data centres. The Role As an all round, hands on engineer, you'll provide expert technical support across diverse MSP/MSSP environments. Key responsibilities include: Supporting and managing complex network, infrastructure, virtualisation and application environments Participating in a 24/7 on-call rota Incident, problem and change management within an ITIL-based framework Producing HLD/LLD documentation and technical plans Contributing to service reviews, reporting...

Network Security Engineer Cisco / Palo Alto | Manufacturing £450/day - Outside IR35 Contract: Until Sept 2026 (likely extension) Location: Reading (occasional on-site) We're hiring a Network Security Engineer to support a major security transformation programme within a manufacturing environment, reporting into the CISO. The programme is focused on uplifting network security standards in line with NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF) and CIS Critical Security Controls, across data centres and manufacturing sites. This is a hands-on role focused on improving network security posture across critical infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Conduct network security assessments and gap analysis against NIST CSF and CIS Controls Define and deliver remediation plans across critical environments Design and implement ZTNA and secure access solutions Lead upgrades, testing, pilots, and full deployment Decommission legacy technologies and support transition to BAU...

Network Security Engineer Cisco/Palo Alto | Manufacturing £450/day - Outside IR35 Contract: Until Sept 2026 (likely extension) Location: Reading (occasional on-site) We're hiring a Network Security Engineer to support a major security transformation programme within a manufacturing environment, reporting into the CISO. The programme is focused on uplifting network security standards in line with NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF) and CIS Critical Security Controls, across data centres and manufacturing sites. This is a hands-on role focused on improving network security posture across critical infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Conduct network security assessments and gap analysis against NIST CSF and CIS Controls Define and deliver remediation plans across critical environments Design and implement ZTNA and secure access solutions Lead upgrades, testing, pilots, and full deployment Decommission Legacy technologies and support transition to BAU Tech...

Network Security Engineer Cisco / Palo Alto / Manufacturing sector Outside IR35 - £450/day Length: Contract to end of Sept 2026 (likely extension) Office - Reading (A few times a month) We’re looking for a Network Security Engineer to join a major security transformation programme reporting into the CISO. This is a hands-on contract role focused on uplifting network security standards across data centres and manufacturing sites. What you’ll be doing: Conduct network security discovery & gap analysis against industry frameworks (NIST, CIS) Define and deliver remediation plans across critical environments Design & implement ZTNA and secure access improvements Lead upgrades, testing, pilot rollouts, and full deployment Decommission legacy technologies and transition to BAU Tech environment: Cisco (LAN) Palo Alto (Firewalls, Prisma Access) HPE Aruba (Wireless) SD-WAN, CASB, DLP, ZTNA We’re looking for: Strong Cisco + Palo...

Technical Project Manager / Outside IR35/ Hybrid (Surrey) / 3 Month Contract  This is a project leadership role in a network‑heavy environment. You’ll oversee the delivery of infrastructure and network initiatives, manage work in flight, support BAU prioritisation, and help the team stay aligned, governed, and focused. You’ll be the person who sees the whole board: risks, escalations, dependencies, stakeholders, and outcomes. You don’t need to be a deep network engineer — but you do need to understand the fundamentals well enough to guide conversations, challenge constructively, and translate between business and technical teams. Responsibilities: Leading infrastructure delivery — planning, coordinating, and driving network & infrastructure projects Managing the full project lifecycle — from initiation through to closure Supporting team prioritisation — helping the infra team balance BAU, escalations, and in‑flight work Owning governance — ensuring change,...

Technical Project Manager/Outside IR35/Hybrid (Surrey)/3 Month Contract This is a project leadership role in a network heavy environment. You'll oversee the delivery of infrastructure and network initiatives, manage work in flight, support BAU prioritisation, and help the team stay aligned, governed, and focused. You'll be the person who sees the whole board: risks, escalations, dependencies, stakeholders, and outcomes. You don't need to be a deep network engineer — but you do need to understand the fundamentals well enough to guide conversations, challenge constructively, and translate between business and technical teams. Responsibilities: Leading infrastructure delivery — planning, coordinating, and driving network & infrastructure projects Managing the full project lifecycle — from initiation through to closure Supporting team prioritisation — helping the infra team balance BAU, escalations, and in flight work Owning governance — ensuring change, security, and...

Technical Project Manager / Outside IR35/ Hybrid (Surrey) / 3 Month Contract This is a project leadership role in a network-heavy environment. You'll oversee the delivery of infrastructure and network initiatives, manage work in flight, support BAU prioritisation, and help the team stay aligned, governed, and focused. You'll be the person who sees the whole board: risks, escalations, dependencies, stakeholders, and outcomes. You don't need to be a deep network engineer - but you do need to understand the fundamentals well enough to guide conversations, challenge constructively, and translate between business and technical teams. Responsibilities: Leading infrastructure delivery - planning, coordinating, and driving network & infrastructure projects Managing the full project lifecycle - from initiation through to closure Supporting team prioritisation - helping the infra team balance BAU, escalations, and in-flight work Owning...

MERITUS are recruiting for a Technical Architect to join our client supporting major Central Government programmes, delivering secure, high-quality architecture solutions across complex IT environments. TECHNICAL ARCHITECT - OUTSIDE IR35 - £800 PER DAY - 12 MONTHS - ANDOVER (2 DAYS ONSITE PER WEEK) - TWO STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - SECTOR: CENTRAL GOVERNMENT / DEFENCE (SC CLEARANCE REQUIRED) As a Technical Architect, you will play a key role in designing and delivering best-in-class solutions that meet both business and technical requirements. You will ensure architectural integrity, alignment to strategy, and adherence to security and regulatory standards across the full project lifecycle. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, providing technical leadership and governance while driving innovation and continuous improvement across large-scale, complex systems. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and delivery of large-scale or...

Job Description CCL Global are currently recruiting for a Telecoms Engineer for an FEED & EPC project in the UK. The job holder will: Contribute to ensuring the compliance of the EPSCC contract Telecom detailed engineering activities with approved SOR and Company standards Liaise with headquarters for assistance and deviation resolution under the guidance of the ICSS Lead, as required Participate in the Procurement technical preparation and assist the Procurement discipline during all the procurement phases. Attend the FAT and SAT within Telecom discipline, and contribute to ensuring a clear handover dossier is provided to the site supervision team Provide technical advice and support to construction supervision regarding Telecom matters Location:  London (South) Type of Contract:  24 months Contract (outside IR35) Key duties will include: To adopt & demonstrate an exemplary behavior with regard to HSSE requirements. To...

Job Description CCL Global are currently recruiting for a Telecoms Engineer for an FEED & EPC project in the UK. The job holder will: Contribute to ensuring the compliance of the EPSCC contract Telecom detailed engineering activities with approved SOR and Company standards Liaise with headquarters for assistance and deviation resolution under the guidance of the ICSS Lead, as required Participate in the Procurement technical preparation and assist the Procurement discipline during all the procurement phases. Attend the FAT and SAT within Telecom discipline, and contribute to ensuring a clear handover dossier is provided to the site supervision team Provide technical advice and support to construction supervision regarding Telecom matters Location: London (South) Type of Contract: 24 months Contract (outside IR35) Key duties will include: To adopt & demonstrate an exemplary behavior with regard to HSSE requirements. To contribute to...

Cyber Security Engineer Day Rate: £500 - £550 per Day (Outside IR35) Duration: 3 Months + Likely Extension Location: London (hybrid working) My client is a rapidly growing global organisation offering a range of services to the Professional Services sector globally. They are recruiting for an experienced hands-on Cyber Security Contractor to support their security operations and compliance initiatives, working closely with their internal Security team to strengthen their cyber resilience and ensure adherence to UK standards. Key Duties: Implement, manage and actively monitor security controls across e-mail, endpoint, and cloud environments Monitor and respond to security incidents using advanced threat detection tools Assist with compliance activities and audits for ISO27001, Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus certification Provide technical expertise on security best practices and risk mitigation...

Checkpoint Engineer We're currently looking for experienced Check Point professionals for an upcoming enterprise security project starting next month. Initial 3-month contract/ASAP start OUTSIDE IR35 Primarily remote, Occasional travel to Birmingham, Manchester and London Key experience required Strong hands-on experience administering and implementing Check Point Firewalls Experience configuring security policies, NAT and VPNs Firewall migrations, upgrades and rulebase optimisation Experience with Check Point SmartConsole and security management platforms Enterprise network security design experience Troubleshooting and support within complex enterprise environments Ability to work across both engineering and design activities Desirable experience Check Point Maestro/VSX/ClusterX Relevant certifications (CCSA/CCSE)