Job Description
Contract Network Infrastructure Engineer – Cisco
Rate: £400–£450/day
Type: Contract (6 months+)
IR35: Outside IR35
Location: Birmingham - Remote (UK-based)
We're looking for a Cisco Infrastructure Engineer to support the delivery of enterprise-grade network infrastructure across major hyper-scale IT construction projects. This role forms part of our IT Construction & Fit-Out division, supporting a combined programme for NVIDIA and Oracle — spanning from Layer 1 communications through to full infrastructure deployment.
You'll be working within a highly agile, fast-moving environment on a
wide range of Cisco enterprise technologies, with an emphasis on infra-
structure reliability, segmentation, and secure access.
Key Responsibilities
• Build and maintain Cisco enterprise infrastructure across large-scale project environments
• Deploy and support Cisco wireless solutions, Cisco DNA Center, and Catalyst hardware
• Configure and maintain Cisco ASA/Firepower firewalls, VPNs, and segmentation policies
• Contribute to the integration of Cisco ISE, NAC policies, and secure authentication layers
• Support fabric-based infrastructure (SD-Access) and automation readiness
• Work with project stakeholders to align infrastructure delivery to construction timelines
• Participate in infrastructure testing, documentation, and handover to ops teams
Essential Skills & Experience
• Solid hands-on experience across Cisco enterprise infrastructure stack
• Proven capability in deploying Cisco wireless, ASA/Firepower, and core switch infrastructure
• Familiarity with Cisco DNA Center, ISE, and Secure Access technologies
• CCNA minimum; CCNP or specialist Cisco Infrastructure certs preferred
• Able to work independently, remotely, and across cross-functional teams
• Experience within live or new build environments (e.g. DCs, fit-out, smart buildings) is advantageous
Desirable Experience
• Cisco Meraki experience within enterprise deployments
• Cloud networking exposure (Azure/AWS networking and security integration)
• Network automation or scripting (Python, Ansible)
Contract Overview
• Initial Term: 6 months (with strong extension potential)
• IR35 Status: Outside IR35
• Work Style: Fully remote (UK-based)
• Interview Process: Streamlined – immediate start available
Apply Today
If you're a Cisco-certified infrastructure engineer with a passion for build-
ing secure, scalable, and robust enterprise networks — we'd love to
speak with you.
Apply now or reach out to our team directly to find out more.