Network Engineer - Patching and Vulnerability

Access Computer Consulting plc; Lancashire; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Access Computer Consulting plc is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join a UK remote, nights-only, 6-month contract. The role focuses on patching, upgrades and vulnerability remediation within a large, business-critical environment, with overnight maintenance windows.

You will execute changes, perform pre- and post-change checks, troubleshoot issues, and maintain change records. Strong enterprise Cisco routing and switching experience, IOS-XE, Nexus and UCS, and ITIL change management

Qualifications

• Strong enterprise networking experience with Cisco routing & switching.
• Hands-on with Cisco IOS-XE, Nexus and UCS in live environments.
• Experience implementing changes/upgrades in production systems.
• Knowledge of ITIL change management and rollback procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute network patching, upgrades and vulnerability remediation activities.
• Implement approved infrastructure changes during overnight maintenance windows.
• Perform pre- and post-change checks and validation testing.
• Troubleshoot issues arising from patching and upgrades.
• Maintain change records and handover documentation.

Skills

Cisco routing & switching

Cisco IOS-XE

Cisco Nexus

Cisco UCS

ITIL change management

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Job description

Network Engineer - Night Shift Remote 6-Month Contract

Location: UK Remote (Candidates must be UK based)
Duration: 6 Months
Shift Pattern: Nights Only - Expected 4 On / 4 Off, 12-Hour Shifts (5:30pm-5:30am) - TBC
IR35: Inside IR35 - Umbrella Company

We are recruiting experienced Network Engineers to support a major infrastructure patching and vulnerability remediation programme within a large, business-critical environment.

This is a hands-on operational role focused on implementing network changes, upgrades and patching during planned overnight maintenance windows.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute network patching, upgrades and vulnerability remediation activities.

• Implement approved infrastructure changes during overnight maintenance windows.

• Perform pre- and post-change checks and validation testing.

• Troubleshoot issues arising from patching and upgrades.

• Maintain change records and handover documentation.

Essential Skills

• Strong enterprise networking experience, particularly Cisco routing and switching.

• Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS-XE, Cisco Nexus and Cisco UCS.

• Proven experience implementing changes and upgrades in live production environments.

• Understanding of ITIL change management and rollback procedures.

• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Experience within utilities, energy or critical infrastructure environments would be advantageous, as would Cisco certifications.

Important: This is a nights-only contract, expected to follow a 4-on/4-off shift pattern. The role is fully remote within the UK and inside IR35, with payment through an umbrella company.