On premise Network Engineer - Contract

Location: Newport (on-site / hybrid as required)
Contract: 12 months
Rate: £600 per day
IR35: Outside IR35

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.

• 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

• 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

• Experience with DDI platforms, particularly EfficientIP
• Proxy technologies (explicit or transparent)
• Experience working in secure or regulated environments

• On-site presence in Newport will be required
• Candidates must be eligible to work in security-conscious environments