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

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