Salary: £117,000 - 117,000 per year Requirements: Proven experience designing and implementing complex enterprise network infrastructure across data centre, hybrid and cloud environments Strong understanding of OSPF and BGP environments, with knowledge of enterprise and cloud network patterns Experience with Palo Alto firewalls across data centre and cloud, including Zero Trust and secure network design principles Familiarity with data centre technologies including VXLAN, EVPN, VRF segmentation and multi-site fabrics, with vendor experience such as Arista Knowledge of load balancing technologies including F5 BIG-IP (LTM, APM, ASM) Proficiency in network automation using Python, Ansible or similar tooling, with an Infrastructure as Code mindset Exposure to CI/CD practices including GitLab and version control applied to network engineering Experience with hybrid cloud connectivity across major cloud providers such as Azure, AWS or OCI Beneficial experience with SD-WAN, Aruba Central or ClearPass, or modernising legacy network environments Eligibility to hold or able to pass SC clearance for this role Responsibilities: Design and deliver complex network infrastructure solutions promptly Contribute to enterprise networking and firewall technology initiatives Implement automation and network management practices Collaborate with teams to develop netDevOps strategies Engage in the ongoing improvement of data centre architectures Oversee hybrid cloud connectivity projects across various environments Apply modernisation techniques to legacy network systems Work within a hybrid model, ensuring on-site attendance as required Technologies: AWS Ansible Aruba Azure CI/CD Cloud Firewall GitLab Load Balancing Network Python DevOps Terraform More: We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to join our team for an initial 11-month contract, based in Newcastle, with opportunities for hybrid working arrangements. We offer a competitive rate of up to £650 per day inside IR35. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality network solutions for our public sector client. We also encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing among our teams in various locations, including Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, and Blackpool. last updated 17 week of 2026