Network Engineer (Cisco SD-WAN)

Salary: £? - ? per year

Requirements

• We are looking for a Network Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Cisco technologies, including routers, switches, firewalls, and access points.
• We require demonstrable experience implementing Cisco SD-WAN / Viptela solutions.
• We need solid understanding of WAN technologies, routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF, VPNs, and MPLS environments.
• We value experience working in co-managed or MSP environments and collaborating with third-party providers.
• We require the ability to work autonomously, hit the ground running, and deliver with minimal supervision.
• We need strong troubleshooting capability across complex, multi-site network environments.
• We are seeking someone with the ability to work to HLD and LLD designs during implementation.
• Contract experience in fast-paced transformation programmes is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• We will rely on you to implement Cisco-based SD-WAN solutions across 50+ sites, with additional rollout phases to follow.
• You will configure and deploy SD-WAN edge devices, circuits, and network infrastructure components.
• You will support migration from legacy WAN providers into a consolidated managed service environment.
• You will work to deliver against HLD and LLD designs during the implementation phase.
• You will operate within a co-managed model, taking ownership of configurations, changes, and fixes where required.
• You will perform advanced network troubleshooting across WAN and LAN environments.
• You will support cutovers, site migrations, and circuit activations in line with project timelines.
• You will work independently to deliver high-quality output in a fast-paced programme.

Technologies

• Cisco
• Support
• LAN
• MPLS
• Network

More

We are supporting a major enterprise organisation undergoing a large-scale network transformation and consolidation programme. This is a 6-month initial contract for a fully remote Network Engineer role, with a view to extend, offering a day rate of £480 and falling inside IR35. You will join a predominantly Cisco-based environment and help drive the hands-on implementation of SD-WAN and network migration activities across new and existing sites. This is an opportunity to contribute to a major rollout programme while working in a co-managed model alongside third-party providers.

last updated 22 week of 2026