Network Infrastructure Engineer

Location: UK Home based with travel & overnight staysTo £375 per day (outside IR35)Role Overview:We are looking for a Network Infrastructure Engineer for a 6-month contract, primarily focused on supporting network infrastructure changes resulting from recent mergers and acquisitions. Looking for hands-on experience in network design, configuration, maintenance, working closely with IT teams, Internal & External and will need to travel around UK with potential overnight stays. Travel destinations (not limited to) Stoke on Trent, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Bristol, London. When not on-site, the role will be home-based.Key Responsibilities:• Implement and manage network changes, including security patching, switching, and firewalls. • Configure and maintain access points and device enrolment.• Provide Active Directory management and support.• Oversee merging of telephony, printers, and switches.• Deliver hands-on IT support for various infrastructure components.• Ensure smooth integration of systems following mergers and acquisitions.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful network deployment and troubleshooting.• Flexibility for regular travel and overnight stays, with the ability to work from home when not on-site.• Create and maintain detailed network diagrams, documentation, and reports for current infrastructure and future upgradesKey Skills and Experience Required:• 3-5+ years of experience in network engineering, infrastructure design, and management.• Knowledge of network security best practices (firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS, etc.).• Proficiency in Meraki, especially in patching, switching, and firewalls.• Experience with access points, device enrolment, and network device management.• Strong knowledge of Active Directory and Windows Server management along with IT support for hardware.• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve network and IT infrastructure issues.• Previous experience working on network changes following mergers and acquisitions is desirable.• Willingness and flexibility to travel across the UK and stay away as required.

Technical Skills:• Proficiency in configuring routers, switches (Cisco, Juniper, etc.), and firewalls.• Experience with network protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, and MPLS.• Knowledge of network security best practices (firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS, etc.).• Hands-on experience with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark, etc.).• Familiarity with cloud networking (365 AWS, Azure/Entra) and hybrid network setups • Certification such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent is highly desirable.