Role Title: Network Implementation Engineer Location: Leeds - LS1 4AP/Hybrid - Days onsite vs home is awaiting on clarity from the client. Duration: 29/09/2025 Rate: £489.5 Inside IR35 CONTRACTOR MUST HOLD ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE Role Description: Candidate needs the following skills: Cisco DNA (Automation) - expert Solarwinds (Monitoring) - expert Cisco ISE (identity) - intermediate Cisco Wireless and Firewall Management Center (FMC) - intermediate LogicMonitor - desirable Cisco ACI (Fabric) - expert F5 proxies - desirable Data centre network upgrade Support the delivery of new hardware will be delivered directly to data centres for asset tagging and storage, ready for deployment. Support installations and ensure aligned with asset expiry schedules, ensuring upgrades are executed in a timely and efficient manner. The selected hardware is provided by CISCO, and resources provided to support this requirements should be a market leader in this domain, comparable to Microsoft in its industry standing. Additionally, NHSE's infrastructure teams are CISCO-certified, further enhancing the confidence in seamless deployment and operational continuity. Legacy hardware is CISCO, meaning a like for like swap out of units including: Cisco Nexus Switches (9000 series, various models) - toughen, tighten and protect the network - multispeed devices with integral analytics. Cisco catalyst edge platform devices (8500, 9500) support software defined WANs supporting secure cloud connectivity. Cisco WAN routing - all CISCO edge platforms have mandatory SD-WAN and routing subscriptions which cover device functionality supporting device routing. Cisco QSFP transceiver module - high density 40GB Ethernet connectivity options for data centres Additional memory & storage - integral to units and required to support network traffic and flexible storage solutions. Additional licensing (switches & devices) - required for device operation, secure connectivity, end-to end visibility, analytics, and assurance.