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# Interim Network Engineer

- **Company:** Michael Page
- **Location:** Tamworth, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £70,000 - £85,000
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** JIRA, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Analysis, System Configuration, Data Centers, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Routing, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Remote Access Technology, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Identity Services Engine, Software Troubleshooting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Operational Systems, Routing & Switching, Cisco, Servicenow
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.hiredonline.co.uk/jobs/225775774-interim-network-engineer/michael-page

## About the Role

* CCNA certified as a minimum (CCNP highly desirable).
 * 5+ years' experience in network engineering roles.
 * Strong Cisco routing and switching experience.
 * Expertise with OSPF, EIGRP, BGP and other routing protocols.
 * Experience with WAN technologies and SD-WAN solutions.
 * Knowledge of VPN technologies, IPSEC and network security.
 * Experience supporting Cisco and/or Palo Alto firewall environments.
 * Strong troubleshooting and network analysis capabilities.
 * Wireless networking design and support experience.
 * Exposure to datacentre networking and Cisco Nexus technologies would be advantageous.

## Description

* An exciting opportunity for an experienced Interim Network Engineer to join a global engineering business on a 6-month Inside IR35 contract.
 * Working in an enterprise environment, you will support critical network infrastructure across the UK and EMEA, delivering network modernisation, site expansion and infrastructure improvement projects while ensuring the security, performance and availability of business-critical services., As the Interim Network Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, support, and optimisation of enterprise network infrastructure. Working closely with regional IT teams, you'll provide both BAU support and project delivery across multiple sites., * Supporting and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure across UK and EMEA locations.
 * Troubleshooting network performance, availability, and security issues.
 * Delivering network improvement and infrastructure refresh projects.
 * Installing, configuring, and maintaining LAN routers, switches, firewalls, wireless networks, and SD-WAN solutions.
 * Managing network changes through ITIL-aligned change management processes.
 * Producing and maintaining technical documentation.
 * Supporting manufacturing and operational technology environments.
 * Working with ServiceNow, Jira and other project management tools.
 * The role will be based at the Derby HQ, ideally 5 days per week, with occassional travel to sites across the Midlands region as required.

You'll gain exposure to a broad range of technologies including:

 * Cisco Routing & Switching
 * Cisco Wireless
 * Cisco ISE
 * Infoblox
 * Palo Alto Firewalls
 * HPE Aruba EdgeConnect (Silver Peak) SD-WAN
 * Enterprise WAN and MPLS environments
 * Datacentre networking technologies
 * Operational Technology (OT) and manufacturing systems