Network Engineer - Central Government

Spinwell Global; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Network Engineer in London for a contract until February 2026. The role includes conducting network audits, reviewing new designs, and ensuring compliance with security procedures. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 7 years' experience in network design, hold a CCNA and CCNP qualification, and possess comprehensive skills with Cisco and Juniper equipment. This position offers a daily pay rate of £475 and requires a full UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in relevant network design and implementation roles.
• Experience in DC design, implementation and data migration projects.
• Must hold CCNA and CCNP qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct existing network audits.
• Review new network designs.
• Install and configure new data centers.
• Create and maintain documentation for all services.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

DC network design experience

Cisco Enterprise equipment

Experience with Juniper Routers

Experience with Fortinet Firewalls

CCNA qualification

CCNP Data Centre Expert or Professional

Full UK driving license

Education

Cisco CCNA qualification

Cisco CCNP Data Centre Expert or Professional

Tools

Cisco Enterprise Catalysts

Cisco Routers

HPE server integration

Job description

Role: Network Engineer
Contract Length: Until February 2026
Location: London
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £475 per day
Security Clearance: DV and STRAP requested

Spinwell is recruiting for a Network Engineer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE NETWORK ENGINEER

• Existing Network Audit.
• New Network Design Review.
• BOM Review.
• New DC Install, Configuration and Test.
• Ensure personal workload is effectively managed, prioritised and issues are escalated to line management as necessary.
• Ensure Adherence to required polices, standards, controls and best practice
• Create and maintain technical documentation to ensure all services are maintained and knowledge is shared
• Proactively maintain and update the infrastructure to ensure security and reliability
• Proactively monitor environments to help prevent issues arising
• Ensure security procedures are followed, to comply with the relevant accreditation, procedures and/or guidance.
• Support and mentoring of other members of the team to build a strong support service.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE NETWORK ENGINEER

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience within demonstrable roles developing DC network design(s) and implementation(s) or similar infrastructure engineering role(s).
• Previous in depth experience and demonstrable role(s) solely relating to DC design, implementation and data migration projects.
• Comprehensive experience with:-
  • Cisco Enterprise Catalysts, Switches, Routers, Firewalls.
  • Juniper Routers
  • Fortinet Firewalls
  • Cisco network to HPE server integration
  • Must hold a Cisco CCNA qualification.
• Must hold a Cisco CCNP Data Centre Expert or Professional and one of the concentration qualifications (DCID, DCIT, DCACI, DCACIA, DCAUTO) preferably DCACI.
• Full UK driving license required.

If you are a Network Engineer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

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