Senior Network Engineer (Contract) – Newcastle (On-site)
6–12 month contract | On-site, Newcastle | Start mid-January (interviews happening now)
We're seeking a
Senior Network Engineer
for a
business-critical, enterprise environment
in Newcastle. This is a dedicated role supporting a major project currently underway, with a strong focus on
network infrastructure installation, monitoring, operational support, and maintenance
to ensure stability, performance, and uptime.
What you'll be doing
* Own day-to-day delivery of the organisation's
ICT network installation, monitoring and maintenance
* Provide senior-level support across
enterprise network infrastructure
(business critical)
* Monitor network performance and availability, identify risks early, and drive resolution
* Troubleshoot complex incidents and outages across WAN and core networks
* Partner with internal stakeholders and project teams to support the broader program of work
* Maintain network documentation, standards, and operational processes
What you'll bring
* 5+ years' experience
in a
senior network engineering
role in an enterprise environment
* Strong hands-on capability with
Cisco
technologies
* Solid experience with
WAN
networks and operational support in critical environments
* Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and technologies, including
switching and routing protocols
* Demonstrated experience with
network monitoring
and proactive problem management
* Clear communication style and ability to operate calmly under pressure
* ITIL
knowledge/experience (nice to have, not essential)
Why this role
This is an urgent requirement due to project demand and operational criticality. If you're looking for a hands-on contract where you'll have real ownership and impact, this is it.
Interviews are underway now
with a
mid-January start
(post Christmas holidays).