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Cisco Network Implementation Engineer
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Cisco Network Implementation Engineer
Network Implementation Engineer – Financial Services Project (Hybrid Contract)
Contract Type: Immediate (ASAP, post-background check) Duration: 12 months Location: Hybrid
- On-site: 2 days weekly in London (flexible scheduling required)
- Other: Occasional out-of-hours and weekend work Rate: £375–£400/day (Deemed Inside IR35 via Umbrella) Client Sector: Large Financial Services
About the Role
An immediate contract to deliver a large-scale network implementation project for a mainstream Financial Services client.
Your role is to lead the core infrastructure deployment—this is not a support-led position, but a hands-on enterprise/studio network design and delivery role.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and drive network workstreams for campus-wide implementations.
- Ensure logical sequencing of activities and guide project managers in delivery planning.
- Proactively engage cross-functional teams (cabling, AV, security, end-user) to secure timely information for project progress.
- Work at scale using well-defined, repeatable templates for network designs and deployments.
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Essential Requirements
Hands-On Expertise in core routing, switching, and wireless for large enterprise/network campus environments:
- Cisco Catalyst Switching:
- Platforms: Catalyst 6500, 4500, and 9410 families
- Cisco Wireless Infrastructure:
- Wireless access points: 3800-series through to 9130-series
- Wireless controllers: 5520, 5508, 9800 (wireless WLCs)
- Wireless domain tools: Cisco Catalyst Centre and Prime Infrastructure
- Core Routing & Layer 3 Architecture:
- Heavy reliance on BGP and multi-domain L3 routing within campus network designs.
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Desirable (Not Required but Helpful)
- Familiarity with campus-based firewall integration (no in-depth firewall running-led liaising required).
- Basic multicast skills (sufficient to configure display/affinity services—e.g., screens, signage).
- Ability to configure Voice VLANs to the switchport level (end-to-end phone systems not required).
- Exposure to load balancing solutions (e.g., F5) for advanced application delivery.
Contract Notes
- Employed through Networking People (UK) as an Employment Business.
- Reference: Internal Ref 20481 (used for pre-screening purposes).
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