Role: Network Technical Lead Contract Length: 6 months, starting July Rate: Up to £760/day (Outside IR35) Location: Jersey/Mainland/Hybrid Our client is delivering a high-impact IT Infrastructure Improvements Programme (IIIP) and is seeking a skilled Network Technical Lead to guide network strategy and execution. This role will provide hands-on leadership across network architecture, implementation, and optimisation. You'll design and deliver secure, scalable solutions across a hybrid estate, support service resilience, and ensure alignment with cybersecurity standards. Expect to work closely with internal teams, vendors, and delivery partners in a fast-moving, outcomes-driven environment. Key Focus Areas: - Lead design, configuration, and optimisation of network infrastructure - Oversee delivery across firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, wireless, and hybrid networking - Develop technical standards, documentation, and security strategies - Provide expert troubleshooting, issue resolution, and performance tuning - Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and programme stakeholders Ideal Experience: - CCNP (required); ITIL v4; vendor-specific certs (Meraki, Fortinet, Juniper) - 5+ years leading network projects in enterprise or public sector settings - Strong knowledge of BGP, OSPF, QoS, segmentation, and telemetry - Confident managing third-party suppliers, change controls, and compliance A key role for a senior engineer ready to shape and secure the future of Jerseys digital infrastructure.