Sector: Infrastructure & Operation

Location: North East England

Type: Contract

Ref: BBBH72467_1777364748

Salary: Negotiable

Network Engineer - Cisco | Manufacturing / OT Environment
Start: ASAP
Duration: 6 month Contract

Overview

We are recruiting for a hands-on Network Engineer to support the build and stabilisation of a new manufacturing network environment.

This role is heavily delivery-focused, involving installation, configuration, and support of network infrastructure, alongside helping deploy a secure, air-gapped Manufacturing Control Network (MCN).

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Cisco switches, routers, and wireless access points


• Support deployment of a secure air-gapped network environment


• Perform network inventory, documentation, and IDF mapping


• Assist with migration from corporate to site-specific network infrastructure


• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco ISE and Palo Alto firewalls


• Support wireless refresh and switch rollout activities


• Update and maintain CMDB and network documentation


• Carry out hands-on tasks (rack/stack, cabling, connectivity checks)


• Work with global teams to ensure standards, governance, and smooth delivery


• Support ongoing troubleshooting and network optimisation

Key Skills & Experience

• Solid Cisco networking (Catalyst/Nexus, routing, switching, VLANs, STP, wireless)


• Experience with Cisco ISE and Palo Alto firewalls


• Hands-on experience with network hardware installation and support


• Understanding of Layer 2/3 networking, fiber, and authentication


• Experience in enterprise or manufacturing environments


• Exposure to air-gapped, OT, or industrial networks (desirable)


• Experience with CMDB, asset tracking, and documentation


• Comfortable working onsite and independently, with strong communication skills