Contract Network Infrastructure Engineer – Cisco Rate: £450–£500/day Type: Contract (6 months) IR35: Outside IR35 Location: London - Remote (UK-based) We're looking for a Cisco Infrastructure Engineer to support the deliv e ry of enterprise-grade network infrastructure across major hyper-scale IT construction projects. This role forms part of our IT Construction & Fit-Out division, supporting a combined programme for NVIDIA and Oracle — spanning from Layer 1 communications through to full infrastructure deployment . You'll be working within a highly agile, fast-moving environment on a wide range of Cisco enterprise technologies, with an emphasis on infra- structure reliability, segmentation, and secure access. Key Responsibilities • Build and maintain Cisco enterprise infrastructure across large-scale project environments • Deploy and support Cisco wireless solutions, Cisco DNA Center, and Catalyst hardware • Configure and maintain Cisco ASA/Firepower firewalls, VPNs, and segmentation policies • Contribute to the integration of Cisco ISE, NAC policies, and secure authentication layers • Support fabric-based infrastructure (SD-Access) and automation readiness • Work with project stakeholders to align infrastructure delivery to construction timelines • Participate in infrastructure testing, documentation, and handover to ops teams Essential Skills & Experience • Solid hands-on experience across Cisco enterprise infrastructure stack • Proven capability in deploying Cisco wireless, ASA/Firepower, and core switch infrastructure • Familiarity with Cisco DNA Center, ISE, and Secure Access technologies • CCNA minimum; CCNP or specialist Cisco Infrastructure certs preferred • Able to work independently, remotely, and across cross-functional teams • Experience within live or new build environments (e.g. DCs, fit-out, smart buildings) is advantageous Desirable Experience • Cisco Meraki experience within enterprise deployments • Cloud networking exposure (Azure/AWS networking and security integration) • Network automation or scripting (Python, Ansible) Contract Overview • Initial Term: 6 months (with strong extension potential) • IR35 Status: Outside IR35 • Work Style: Fully remote (UK-based) • Interview Process: Streamlined – immediate start available Apply Today If you're a Cisco-certified infrastructure engineer with a passion for build- ing secure, scalable, and robust enterprise networks — we'd love to speak with you. Apply now or reach out to our team directly to find out more.