Network Engineer

VIQU IT Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

VIQU IT Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Network Engineer for a 6-month contract in Manchester. You will focus on automation and IaC using Ansible and Terraform to modernize enterprise networks.

The role requires strong Cisco networking experience (Nexus switches, ACI) and knowledge of F5 load balancing (LTM/DNS), routing, switching and network security. SC clearance preferred and collaboration with Security and Platform teams is essential.

Qualifications

• SC Clearance preferred
• Strong automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience
• Hands-on experience with Ansible and Terraform
• Strong Cisco networking experience, particularly Nexus switching and ACI
• Experience with F5 load balancing technologies (LTM/DNS)
• Strong understanding of routing, switching and network security
• Experience automating configuration, testing and network validation
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience supporting business-critical infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain network automation using Ansible and Terraform.
• Automate network configuration, patching, pre/post-change testing.
• Support and troubleshoot Cisco network infrastructure, including Nexus and ACI.
• Maintain and enhance F5 load balancing and network security platforms.
• Support routing, switching, firewalls and critical network services.
• Investigate complex incidents and contribute to infrastructure projects and service improvements.
• Work with Network, Security and Platform teams to improve reliability and operational efficiency.

Skills

SC Clearance

Ansible Automation

Terraform IaC

Nexus Switching

ACI

F5 LTM/DNS

Routing & Switching

Network Security

Troubleshooting

Python Scripting

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Nexus switches

ACI

F5 LTM/DNS

Job description

Network Engineer - 6-months - SC Cleared preferred

My financial customer is looking for a hands‑on Network Engineer with strong experience in network automation, particularly Ansible and Terraform, alongside Cisco networking technologies. The role will focus on automating network configuration, patching, testing and validation while supporting and improving enterprise infrastructure.

Essential Skills & Experience from the Network Engineer:

• SC Clearance preferred
• Strong network engineering experience with a focus on automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Hands‑on experience with Ansible and Terraform.
• Strong Cisco networking experience, particularly Nexus switching and ACI.
• Experience with F5 load balancing technologies (LTM/DNS).
• Strong understanding of routing, switching and network security.
• Experience automating configuration, testing and network validation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience supporting business‑critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities of the Network Engineer:

• Develop and maintain network automation using Ansible and Terraform.
• Automate network configuration, patching, pre/post‑change testing.
• Support and troubleshoot Cisco network infrastructure, including Nexus and ACI.
• Maintain and enhance F5 load balancing and network security platforms.
• Support routing, switching, firewalls and critical network services.
• Investigate complex incidents and contribute to infrastructure projects and service improvements.
• Work with Network, Security and Platform teams to improve reliability and operational efficiency.

Desirable Skills from the Network Engineer:

• Check Point firewalls, including VSX.
• Python scripting.
• Cloud networking across Azure or AWS.
• Experience in financial services or other regulated environments.

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