Cisco Network Engineer

Cisco Network Engineer | Manchester | 4-5 days on site | 6 month contract (strong possibility of extension) | Inside IR35 | £450-500 p/d

We’re looking for an experienced Cisco Network Engineer to support a major on site deployment at our Manchester HQ. This is a hands-on role suited to someone comfortable working directly with infrastructure, from installation through to validation and handover.

Key Details

• Contract length: 6 months
• Day rate: £450-500 p/d
• Location: Manchester (on-site 4–5 days per week)
• IR35 status: Inside

What you’ll be doing

• Delivering on-site installation and bring-up of Cisco network equipment
• Carrying out hardware checks, including power-on self-tests, and arranging replacements where needed
• Verifying cabling and patching to ensure full connectivity across the environment
• Configuring switches and routers, and testing circuits including carrier connections
• Running full end-to-end validation across LAN/WAN, as well as integrated systems such as AV and security

What we’re looking for

• Strong Cisco networking background, ideally at CCNP level (routing & switching)
• Proven experience in deployments, migrations, or large-scale rollouts
• Solid troubleshooting ability across physical infrastructure and network layers
• Working knowledge of protocols such as OSPF, BGP, VLANs, and STP

If this sounds like you, APPLY NOW as this is an urgent hire!

Cisco Network Engineer | Manchester | 4-5 days on site | 6 month contract (strong possibility of extension) | Inside IR35 | £450-500 p/d