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Network Engineer
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£45,600
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2137 (90% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £45,600, and Insight International (UK) Ltd is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Role Title: Network Engineer
Location: Sheffield, UK(3 days per week Office)
Employment Type: Inside IR35 Contract
Strong expertise with Cisco Catalyst switching (IOS-XE), VLANs, STP, RSTP, port security, and Qos.
• Practical experience with Cisco SD-WAN / Catalyst SD-WAN) - policy templates, VPN segmentation, and WAN edge configuration.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco SD-Access (SDA) fabric design, commissioning, and operations.
• Working knowledge of Cisco Catalyst Centre - device management, assurance, and automation workflows.
• Understanding of OT network architecture, including the Purdue Model and IT/OT DMZ design.
• Familiarity with OT protocols: Modbus, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, IEC 61850, or OPC-UA.
• Experience writing Terraform configurations for infrastructure provisioning
• Exposure to CI/D tooling (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or equivalent).
• Scripting proficiency in Python and/or Bash for network automation tasks.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across Layers 2-7.
• Experience with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) for AAA, profiling, and TrustSec.
• Knowledge of Ansible or Terraform for network configuration management.
• Familiarity with Cisco NSO or RESTCONF/NETCONF interfaces.
• Exposure to industrial cybersecurity frameworks: IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, or NIS2.
• Experience with SCADA/ICS systems (e.g., Ignition, Wonderware, Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell FactoryTalk).
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Insight International (UK) Ltd, so check their own site for the current details.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Insight International (UK) Ltd holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2137 going rate of £45,600. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.