Network Deployment Engineer

Network Deployment Engineer

Location: On site, North West England, Greater Manchester, M17 1HE.

Contract: Temporary, 24 months+; start date ASAP; gross rate £30.00 per hour inside IR35.

Role Purpose

Deploy, implement, migrate and support enterprise IP network infrastructure, ensuring successful delivery of networking solutions across routing, switching, data centre and virtualised environments whilst maintaining operational stability and service quality.

Technology Stack

• Cisco Catalyst Switching Platforms
• Cisco Nexus Data Centre Switching
• Enterprise Routing & Switching
• VMware NSX
• VMware NSX Distributed Firewall (DFW)
• LAN & Data Centre Networking
• Network Migrations & Cutovers
• Enterprise IP Networking
• DNS
• SD‑WAN

Core Activities

• Deploy and support enterprise IP networking solutions
• Configure Cisco Catalyst, Nexus and VMware NSX environments
• Deliver network migrations, cutovers and firewall deployments
• Troubleshoot LAN, data centre and virtualised networks
• Implement solutions from technical designs
• Support network optimisation and operational improvements
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and records

Responsibilities

• Deploy, implement and support enterprise IP network infrastructure
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst and Cisco Nexus switching platforms
• Deliver VMware NSX implementation and Distributed Firewall configuration activities
• Interpret high‑level and low‑level technical designs and execute deployments accordingly
• Support onsite implementation projects, migrations and network cutovers
• Troubleshoot complex routing, switching, LAN and data centre networking issues
• Support virtualised networking environments and security segmentation initiatives
• Participate in technical discussions relating to DNS and SD‑WAN technologies
• Produce accurate implementation documentation and technical records
• Ensure network deployments meet operational, technical and quality standards
• Collaborate with project, engineering and operational teams to ensure successful delivery

Deliverables

• Successful deployment of enterprise network infrastructure
• Cisco Catalyst and Nexus implementation activities
• VMware NSX and Distributed Firewall deployments
• Network migration and cutover execution
• Technical implementation documentation
• Operationally stable and secure network environments
• High‑quality troubleshooting and incident resolution

Working Environment

• Enterprise networking environment
• Onsite customer locations
• Large‑scale infrastructure programmes
• Data centre & campus network deployments
• Fast‑paced technical delivery environment
• Collaborative engineering & infrastructure teams

Candidate Profile

Essential

• Hands‑on routing & switching
• Strong Cisco Catalyst deployment and support
• Strong Cisco Nexus deployment and implementation
• VMware NSX deployment and implementation
• Distributed Firewall (DFW) configuration and support
• Network deployment and implementation roles
• Network migration and cutover
• Strong troubleshooting and fault‑resolution
• Ability to interpret technical designs and implement solutions
• Working independently within onsite customer environments
• Strong documentation and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience within large enterprise or global infrastructure environments
• ITIL operational process knowledge
• Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP or equivalent)
• VMware certifications
• Data centre networking experience
• SD‑WAN exposure
• DNS operational knowledge

Key Traits

• Strong deployment and implementation mindset
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Self‑sufficient and proactive approach
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capability
• High attention to detail
• Quality and delivery focused
• Comfortable working in customer‑facing environments

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