Salary: £60,000 - 90,000 per year Requirements: Strong understanding of routing, switching, firewalls, and network security Experience with cloud networking, monitoring tools, and troubleshooting complex connectivity issues Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent are beneficial Responsibilities: Design, configure, and support core networking components including switches, routers, firewalls, and load balancers Implement network segmentation, routing policies, VPNs, and secure connectivity across sites and cloud platforms Manage firewalls, ACLs, and network security controls to maintain a secure perimeter and internal environment Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimise for reliability and speed Support cloud networking across Azure/AWS, including VNets, VPCs, private endpoints, and hybrid connectivity Participate in change management, incident resolution, and continuous improvement activities Maintain network documentation, topology diagrams, and operational procedures Assist in capacity planning, resilience testing, and failover validation Technologies: AWS Azure Cloud Support Network Security More: We are looking for a Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure and reliable network infrastructure in our hybrid working environment in Knutsford. This contract role runs until October 30, 2026, and offers a competitive rate. By collaborating closely with our security, cloud, and platform teams, you will ensure high availability and performance of network services while supporting our business growth and operational stability. last updated 10 week of 2026