Network Deployment Engineer – London (Contract)

About the role

This contract position is for an experienced Network Deployment Engineer to join a major enterprise networking programme in London. You will translate high‑level and low‑level designs into real‑world deployments across enterprise, data‑centre and virtualised environments.

Key responsibilities

• Deploy, implement and support enterprise IP network infrastructure.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst and Cisco Nexus switching platforms.
• Deliver VMware NSX implementations and Distributed Firewall configurations.
• Execute network migrations, cutovers and firewall deployments.
• Interpret technical designs (HLD & LLD) and carry out deployments accordingly.
• Provide on‑site support for implementation projects and network optimisation.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and records.

Required profile

• Proven experience in large‑scale enterprise networking programmes.
• Hands‑on expertise with routing & switching technologies.
• Relevant Cisco certification (CCNA or CCNP) preferred.
• Strong problem‑solving skills in complex LAN, data‑centre and virtualised networks.

Required skills

• 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

What we offer

• Competitive contract rate (negotiable)
• Opportunity to work on a high‑visibility enterprise programme
• On‑site work in central London