Senior Network Engineer - 3 months - Glasgow - Outside IR35

We're seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support a fast-moving enterprise network programme in Glasgow. The focus is on Cisco-based infrastructure, SD-WAN, SASE, Zero Trust security, and IT/OT integration.

You'll be stepping into a hands-on role to stabilise, improve, and support a complex hybrid network environment., * Assess and stabilise existing Cisco network & SD-WAN estate

• Support or accelerate SASE/Zero Trust rollout
• Improve IT/OT network segmentation and security posture
• Resolve high-priority network and connectivity issues
• Provide clear documentation and operational improvements
• Work closely with infrastructure and security teams on delivery

• Strong Cisco enterprise networking experience (routing, switching, security)
• SD-WAN implementation/support (Cisco SD-WAN preferred)
• SASE architecture exposure (secure access, cloud-delivered networking/security)
• Zero Trust networking principles (identity-based access, segmentation, ZTNA)
• IT/OT integration experience (segmented industrial/operational networks)
• Strong troubleshooting across WAN, LAN, and security layers

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Cisco Systems SD-WAN/security stack
• Tools like Zscaler, Prisma Access, or Cisco Umbrella
• Industrial networking/OT protocols (SCADA, IEC 62443 awareness)
• Cloud networking (AWS/Azure)
• Network automation (Python/Ansible/API-driven config)