Network Engineer
United Kingdom
Interim Network Engineer
Location: London / South-East, largely remote working with occasional on-site requirement
Length: 4 Months
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Venn Group is currently supporting a local authority to recruit for an Interim Network Engineer to work on a key project to implement new internet access and WAN services for the borough.
Key Responsibilities of the Interim Network Engineer:
Assist in the implementation of new internet access and WAN services to a new solution consisting of:
New BT Internet connections at two sites
Two BT short haul circuits between sites with full redundancy
Layer 2 switching to manage failover of internet links
Additionally, assisting in the migration of internet and WAN connections to the new solution. This project will also require the renewal of the Public Sector Network (PSN) certification and implementing third party solutions to access GCSX data.
Key requirements of the Interim Network Engineer:
Firewall and router configuration (Fortinet and Juniper) experience
Knowledge of TCP/IP network design and implementation, including OSPF and BGP routing protocols
Experience of the Public Sector Network (PSN) Certification process
The ability to manage 3rd party suppliers
Experience in cutting over networks from old to new services
Local Government or NHS experience is desired
To apply for this Interim Network Engineer role or to find out about other jobs, please contact Billy Dainton or Robert Westbury on the London Local Government Recruitment team on or send your CV to