EOL Network Engineer

Salary: £60,000 - 90,000 per year

Requirements

• Possess professional-level working knowledge of networks (TCP/IP, BGP routing, PIM routing, STP, route maps, access lists).
• Must have practical hands-on experience working with network routers and switches.
• Have experience working with Arista and Cisco switches.
• Possess strong analytical and project management skills to manage the end-of-life project and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and a good attitude to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Complete the replacement of 50 end-of-life network switches in Client EMEA colo sites.
• Preconfigure devices in the lab.
• Work with remote hands to rack devices.
• Raise changes to communicate with stakeholders and obtain approval for migration in an agreed window.
• Migrate connections from old to new devices during an agreed weekend with remote hands.
• Perform necessary checks and be ready for start-of-week checks on Sunday should any issues arise.
• Coordinate to decommission, un-rack, and dispose of old equipment.
• Keep track of progress in our centralized tracking sheet.

Technologies

• Cisco
• Network
• TCP/IP
• Ansible

More

We are seeking an EOL Network Engineer for a contract role based in Knutsford, allowing for a hybrid work model with three days onsite. This role will involve working closely with stakeholders and the Specialised Infra EMEA Lead to manage the replacement of network switches and ensure smooth communication during the migration process. We value strong communication and teamwork, and we expect a proactive attitude to drive projects to completion. Weekend work may be required to facilitate migrations.

last updated 19 week of 2026