Network Engineer 12 Month Contract - Allegiance Technology : Job Details

Role: Network Engineer (12-Month Contract)Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOELocation: Sheffield (Hybrid)

We are representing a valued client in their search for a Network Engineer to join their team on a 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic, cross-functional environment, contributing to the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure, high-performance network infrastructures.

The successful candidate will play a key role in configuring and troubleshooting complex network environments, collaborating with architects and developers to align network solutions with business objectives, and implementing automation to optimise operations.

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Paid training and industry-recognised certifications
• Private healthcare and wellness benefits
• Career development opportunities
• Engaging company culture with team-building events

• Install, configure, and maintain network infrastructure to support various projects
• Provide Level 2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve network issues efficiently
• Work closely with network architects, software developers, and operations teams to align networking objectives with business goals
• Collaborate with vendors to troubleshoot and resolve hardware or software issues
• Implement and manage network security measures, including firewall configurations and policy enforcement
• Utilise network monitoring tools to proactively identify and mitigate potential issues
• Develop and test network automation scripts using Ansible, Python, and REST APIs

• Strong understanding of IP routing, TCP/IP, and protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
• Network automation experience using Ansible, Python, and REST APIs
• Experience with virtual network environments such as Cisco ACI and NSX
• Hands-on experience in network security, with a focus on firewall design and implementation
• Knowledge of containerised environments and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes (a plus)
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to document and share technical insights

If you're a Network Engineer looking for an exciting contract role with exposure to cutting-edge networking and automation technologies, we'd love to hear from you!

APPLY NOW or send your CV directly to Oliver Yarnold at Allegiance Technology.