Network Engineer (VXLAN / CCNP / CCIE)

Location: Remote with occasional travel to London
Engagement: Contract, Inside IR35, intial 12 month period
Rate: £706.42/day (SC Cleared) | £654.21/day (No Clearance)

Eligibility Requirements:

• UK National
• Minimum 5 years’ continuous UK residency
• Able to undergo security vetting if not already cleared

We’re seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join a highly technical team working across complex enterprise and data centre network environments. This is a hands-on engineering role requiring strong software-defined networking expertise and advanced Cisco networking knowledge.

Essential Skills (Must Have)

Applications will only be considered where candidates possess both of the following:

• Proven hands-on experience with VXLAN
• Current CCNP or CCIE certification

Please note that experience with cloud VPC networking alone is not sufficient. Candidates must have demonstrable VXLAN experience within enterprise or data centre environments.

Required Experience

• Network architecture, engineering and delivery within large-scale enterprise environments
• Integration of on-premise infrastructure with cloud platforms
• Routing and Switching
• VPN technologies
• Data Centre LAN and WAN
• Load Balancing
• DNS
• Network Segmentation
• Network Automation and Monitoring
• Network Security
• Supplier and third-party management
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable Experience

Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

• Cisco Switching
• Cisco NDFC
• Cisco ISE
• F5 Load Balancers
• Infoblox
• NetScout

This opportunity would suit an engineer with a strong infrastructure networking background who is comfortable operating in complex, large-scale environments and can demonstrate both advanced Cisco expertise and real-world VXLAN experience.