This is an exciting contract opportunity for a highly skilled Network Engineer, available for remote or hybrid work across the UK or Europe, with an immediate start in the next few weeks. The role focuses on managing, designing, and implementing data centre network operations, alongside providing comprehensive routing, switching, Wi-Fi, and Firewall support for HQ and retail stores. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting, planning changes, scheduled maintenance, and supporting VoIP deployments, requiring in-depth experience with technologies such as Cisco (ACI, Nexus, Catalyst 9K, OSPF/BGP/EIGRP), Meraki, Aruba ClearPass, F5, and Checkpoint. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a minimum of CCNP-level Cisco expertise (ideally CCIE for datacentre topology understanding), coupled with a proven track record in a support environment and delivering to SLAs. What you''ll be doing: Manage the design/updates, and implementation of data centre network operations Routing, switching, Wi-Fi and Firewall support for HQ and all retail stores. Troubleshooting Wi-Fi, Firewall and general connectivity support requests from staff. Planning and implementing changes. Performing scheduled maintenance across the network stack (patches/updates). Troubleshooting support requests for network authentication or performance issues. Planning, procuring, and implementing new retail store connectivity. Creating and maintaining thorough docum