Interim Network Engineer

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Interim Network Engineer to join a global engineering business on a 6-month Inside IR35 contract.

Working in an enterprise environment, you will support critical network infrastructure across the UK and EMEA, delivering network modernisation, site expansion and infrastructure improvement projects while ensuring the security, performance and availability of business-critical services.

Client Details

Michael Page is partnered with a globally recognised engineering and manufacturing organisation, delivering innovative solutions that support critical transport and infrastructure networks across international markets.

With a strong focus on technology, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, the business invests heavily in modernising its IT and network infrastructure to support future growth.

Operating across multiple UK and international locations, the organisation offers employees the opportunity to work within a complex enterprise environment on business-critical systems, large-scale projects, and cutting-edge technologies.

Description

As the Interim Network Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, support, and optimisation of enterprise network infrastructure. Working closely with regional IT teams, you'll provide both BAU support and project delivery across multiple sites.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure across UK and EMEA locations.

Troubleshooting network performance, availability, and security issues.

Delivering network improvement and infrastructure refresh projects.

Installing, configuring, and maintaining routers, switches, firewalls, wireless networks, and SD-WAN solutions.

Managing network changes through ITIL-aligned change management processes.

Producing and maintaining technical documentation.

Supporting manufacturing and operational technology environments.

Working with ServiceNow, Jira and other project management tools.

The role will be based at the Derby HQ, ideally 5 days per weekTravelling to sites across the UK as required.

You'll gain exposure to a broad range of technologies including:

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