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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Engineer (Data Centre) - **Company:** CACI - **Location:** Birmingham, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Catalyst (Software), Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, EtherChannel, Trunking, Monitoring of Systems, Hot Standby Router Protocol, Network Topologies, Subnetting, Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Network Diagrams, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Packet Analyzer, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Overlay Transport Virtualization, Ansible, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Router Redundancy Protocols, YAML, Scripting, Computer Network Operations, Firewalls (Computer Science), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Git, Routing & Switching, Terraform - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-F2843E509E2AC7B675/ ## About the Role 1. Routing expertise including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, summarisation, redistribution, route maps and path selection. 2. Experience in configuring VLAN trunking, EtherChannel, Layer 2 redundancy. 3. Enterprise LAN, WAN and data centre architecture experience. 4. Data centre technologies including Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, vPC, VXLAN/EVPN, ACI and fabric architectures. * Network migration and transformation projects * Analyse, review and understand network topologies. 1. Experience in designing rack layouts, structured cabling for medium DCs. * Coordinate multiple projects, change management and governance efficiently working both independently and as a member of a team. 1. Strong TCP/IP, subnetting, VLAN, VRF, ACL, NAT, DNS and DHCP knowledge. 2. Advanced troubleshooting using packet captures, logs, flow data and monitoring tools. 3. Resilient network design including HSRP/VRRP, port-channeling and redundant uplinks. 4. Firewall, security zoning, rulebase and traffic-flow validation experience. 5. Produces LLDs, implementation plans, test plans, handovers, as-built documentation and network diagrams. * Good customer facing skills with the ability to keep the customer informed at all times and understand their requirements Desirable skills (not essential) * Automation/Scripting experience in python 1. Exposure to Ansible, Terraform, YAML, NetBox, Git or CI/CD pipelines. Expected behaviours We have a structured performance management framework which measures continual attainment against key personal behaviours. We believe this is an important part of our success and culture. Joining as a team member we expect you to act as a role model and exemplar against these behaviours which are to be: * Proactive * Adaptable * Flexible * A team player * Reliable Flexibility The key to our success is our teamwork and collaboration. We take a hybrid approach - working remotely and coming into the office depending on the business demand and collaboration required as part of the delivery process. ## Description A Level 2 Network Engineer is required to join the UK Deployment Team, supporting the planning, delivery and deployment of customer network infrastructure. The team delivers network and security projects that enhance client infrastructure and ensure it can meet current and future business demands. Key responsibilities Plan, manage and deploy technology changes to support DC services * Deploy LAN infrastructure to support end user services requirements * Includes patching schedules for facilities to cable network equipment * Diagrams for Network Operations * Inventory management Create implementation plans for RFC's to a high level of detail. * Correctly document pre and post checks for change verification purposes * Understand and document back out plans, clearly identifying back out points. * Identify points of no return Support the stability and uptime of essential services by planning changes with a documented best approach mind set. * Identify where changes can be complete with zero downtime to hosted services. * Plan and implement changes with a cost effective resource strategy. Identify, understand and document change risks and mitigation tactics. * Identify, understand and document impact of planned technology changes, including documentation expected output from verification. Document network estate for Operation Support and to support change planning Peer review and validation of technical deployment plans * Provide constructive feedback to peers to support change control requirement and maintain high standards of detail and quality offered by CACI. 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