Network Engineer - SC Cleared

Senior Team Lead | UK Accounts Contract Team at Whitehall Resources

Whitehall Resources currently require an experienced Network Engineer to work with a key client based in Cumbria.

Please note this requires 5 Days onsite Weekly and active SC Clearance.

Candidates must work via an FCSA Umbrella.

The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, configuring, and maintaining secure, high-performance network infrastructure across enterprise environments. This role requires expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, advanced switching, and data center networking.

• Configure and manage Cisco switches, routers, and network devices.
• Implement and maintain Palo Alto firewalls and security policies.
• Design and configure VLANs and stretched VLANs for multi-site connectivity.
• Deploy and manage Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) for data center networking.
• Troubleshoot network issues and optimize performance.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with architecture and security teams to deliver robust solutions.

• Strong hands‑on experience with Cisco networking technologies.
• Proficiency in Palo Alto firewall configuration and management.
• Expertise in switch configuration, VLAN design, and stretched VLANs.
• Knowledge of Cisco ACI architecture and deployment.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Understanding of network security principles.

• Must hold or be eligible to obtain SC clearance.
• Must be UK British National (not dual passport holder).
• Ability to work with sensitive and classified information in compliance with government and organizational security policies.

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