SC Network Implementation Engineer CGEMJP00296847

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Network Implementation Engineer to lead critical upgrades in their data centre infrastructure. This role involves managing the deployment of cutting-edge Cisco hardware while ensuring compliance with technical governance requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with certified infrastructure teams, ensuring seamless integration and operational continuity. If you are passionate about network technologies and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on infrastructure services.

Qualifications

• Experience with Cisco hardware and data centre upgrades.
• Ability to support installations and manage asset expiry schedules.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and installation of new hardware for data centres.
• Ensure timely upgrades aligned with asset expiry schedules.

Skills

Data centre network upgrade

Cisco Nexus switches

Cisco Catalyst edge platform devices

Cisco WAN routing

Cisco QSFP+ transceiver module

Asset tagging and storage

Network traffic management

Software defined WANs

Job description

Role Title: Network Implementation Engineer
Duration: contract to run until 29/09/2025
Location: Leeds, Hybrid working
Rate: up to £506 p/d Umbrella inside IR35
Clearance required: Active SC clearance is essential

Key Skills/ requirements

• Data centre network upgrade
• Support the delivery of new hardware will be delivered directly to data centres for asset tagging and storage, ready for deployment.
• Support installations and ensure aligned with asset expiry schedules, ensuring upgrades are executed in a timely and efficient manner.
  The selected hardware is provided by CISCO, and resources provided to support this requirements should be a market leader in this domain, comparable to Microsoft in its industry standing. Additionally, Client's infrastructure teams are CISCO-certified, further enhancing the confidence in seamless deployment and operational continuity. Legacy hardware is CISCO, meaning a like for like swap out of units including:
• Cisco Nexus switches (9000 series , various models) - toughen, tighten and protect the network - multispeed devices with integral analytics.
• Cisco catalyst edge platform devices (8500, 9500) support software defined WANs supporting secure cloud connectivity.
• Cisco WAN routing - all CISCO edge platforms have mandatory SD-WAN and routing subscriptions which cover device functionality supporting device routing.
• Cisco QSFP+ transceiver module - high density 40GB ethernet connectivity options for data centres
• Additional memory & storage - integral to units and required to support network traffic and flexible storage solutions.
• Additional licensing (switches & devices) - required for device operation, secure connectivity, end-to end visibility, analytics, and assurance.

This project will be delivered by the network teams within Infrastructure Services, under the direction of the Infrastructure Operations Leadership Team. Implementation will be managed through the client's formal Change Approval Board (CAB) processes, ensuring robust oversight and alignment with technical governance requirements.

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!