Data Centre Network Engineer – 12 Month FTC

New Look; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Health care

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Birthday day off

Job summary

New Look is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support our in-house Network Team on Data Centre modernisation projects and daily BAU activities. You will install and configure Cisco Catalyst/Nexus devices, Check Point and Cisco ASA firewalls, and contribute to network designs and diagrams.

This on-site role focuses on delivering secure, reliable LAN/WAN services across our UK sites. You will work on DMZ, VPNs, and cloud-related security practices, ensuring changes meet SLAs and

Qualifications

• CCNP certification as minimum.
• Experience with Data Centre moves/installations.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP).
• VXLAN experience considered an advantage.
• Experience configuring Cisco/Catalyst and Nexus devices; Checkpoint and Cisco ASA firewalls.

Responsibilities

• On-site project support for Data Centre modernisation.
• Configure and install Cisco Catalyst/Nexus devices; Check Point and Cisco ASA firewalls.
• Resolve network issues in data centre moves and new installs; update topologies and diagrams.
• Maintain routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) in change contexts; provide configs and diagrams.
• Oversee DMZ and Internet link installations; align with server team requirements.
• Patch and cabling work; ensure tidy, documented cabling and sharing of updates.
• BAU: deploy, manage and monitor LAN/WAN, security, VPNs and wireless across sites.
• Provide timely IT infrastructure support and documentation; liaise with 3rd parties.

Skills

CCNP

Data Centre Moves

Networking Protocols

Cisco Nexus

Firewall Admin

VXLAN

LAN/WAN

Education

CCNP certification

Tools

Cisco Catalyst/Nexus

Check Point Firewall

Cisco ASA Firewall

Cisco ISE

VPN Solutions

Job description

New Look is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support our in-house Network Team on Data Centre modernisation projects and daily BAU activities. You will install and configure Cisco Catalyst/Nexus devices, Check Point and Cisco ASA firewalls, and contribute to network designs and diagrams.

This on-site role focuses on delivering secure, reliable LAN/WAN services across our UK sites. You will work on DMZ, VPNs, and cloud-related security practices, ensuring changes meet SLAs and