Network Infrastructure Engineer (Contract)

Location: Newport, on-site - 5 days

Contract: 12 months

Rate: £600 per day

IR35: Outside IR35

Active SC required as a minimum

Overview

We're looking for a hands-on Network Infrastructure Engineer to support and maintain a secure enterprise LAN environment. This is a delivery-focused role suited to someone operating around CCNA/CCNP level, comfortable working across network security, access control, and core LAN services.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain LAN infrastructure in a secure enterprise environment

• Configure and troubleshoot Firewalls and Proxy services

• Operate and support Network Access Control (NAC) using Cisco ISE

• Manage remote access solutions (Cisco VPN/AAA)

• Support DDI services (DNS, DHCP, IPAM), ideally using EfficientIP

• Investigate incidents, implement fixes, and support ongoing network improvements

• Maintain documentation and follow standard operational processes

Essential Skills & Experience

• CCNA/CCNP-level networking experience

• Strong understanding of LAN technologies (VLANs, routing, switching, ACLs, NAT)

• Hands-on experience with Firewalls (preference for Palo Alto and/or Fortinet)

• Experience using Cisco ISE for network access control

• Experience with remote access/VPN technologies

• Solid troubleshooting skills in live environments

Desirable

• Experience with DDI platforms, particularly EfficientIP

• Proxy technologies (explicit or transparent)

• Experience working in secure or regulated environments

Additional Notes

• On-site presence in Newport will be required

• Candidates must be eligible to work in security-conscious environments