Network Engineer - Patching and Vulnerability
Description
Network Engineer - Night Shift | Remote | 6-Month Contract
Location: UK Remote (Candidates must be UK based)
Duration: 6 Months
Shift Pattern: Nights Only - Expected 4 On / 4 Off, 12-Hour Shifts (5:30pm-5:30am) - TBC
IR35: Inside IR35 - Umbrella Company
We are recruiting experienced Network Engineers to support a major infrastructure patching and vulnerability remediation programme within a large, business-critical environment.
This is a hands-on operational role focused on implementing network changes, upgrades and patching during planned overnight maintenance windows.
Key Responsibilities
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Execute network patching, upgrades and vulnerability remediation activities.
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Implement approved infrastructure changes during overnight maintenance windows.
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Perform pre- and post-change checks and validation testing.
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Troubleshoot issues arising from patching and upgrades.
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Maintain change records and handover documentation.
Essential Skills
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Strong enterprise networking experience, particularly Cisco routing and switching.
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Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS-XE, Cisco Nexus and Cisco UCS.
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Proven experience implementing changes and upgrades in live production environments.
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Understanding of ITIL change management and rollback procedures.
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Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
Experience within utilities, energy or critical infrastructure environments would be advantageous, as would Cisco certifications.
Important: This is a nights-only contract, expected to follow a 4-on/4-off shift pattern. The role is fully remote within the UK and inside IR35, with payment through an umbrella company.