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Role Title: Network Implementation EngineerThe full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.Duration: contract to run until 29/09/2025Location: Leeds, hybrid 3 days onsiteRate: up to 506 p/d Umbrella inside IR35Clearance required: Active SC clearance is essentialKey Skills/ requirementsAt least 1-3 years experience with these skills:Cisco DNA experience, automation product experience for SD access to ensure automation in the network.ISE Particularly Identity experience needed, as well as Firepower, management centre cisco, firewall, IPSACI experienceCatalyst centre experienceSolar winds experience, to build out the environmentThis 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 clients formal Change Approval Board (CAB) processes, ensuring robust oversight and alignment with technical governance requirements.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, Clients 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 centresAdditional 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.Data centre network upgradeSupport 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.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!