DV Cleared Network Engineer

DV Cleared Network Engineer

Location:

London (100% On-site)

Salary:
Up to £100,000 + 10% Bonus

Security Clearance:
Active DV Clearance required (10+ years UK residency essential)

We are seeking a Network Engineer to join a global security practice delivering mission-critical infrastructure projects. This role directly supports the safety and resilience of critical national infrastructure and global defense capabilities.

Working as part of a high-performing engineering practice, you will be responsible for designing, building, testing, validating, and maintaining secure network architecture across enterprise and data centre environments.

• Network Infrastructure Management:
  Accountable for system design, build, testing, validation, maintenance, and support across all network components.
• Technology Implementation:
  Deploy new network technologies supporting enterprise and remote site connectivity in line with strategic customer requirements.
• Standards & Hardware:
  Maintain standards for global networks (wireless, LAN, SD-WAN) and manage physical/virtual hardware setups (routers, switches, firewalls, and monitoring tools).
• Network Security:
  Implement high-grade network security protocols and manage firewall/IDS/IPS configurations.

• Routing & Protocols:
  Deep experience with enterprise/operator-scale routing design using protocols such as OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, LDP, or RSVP.
• LAN & Switching:
  Strong knowledge of LAN switching in small-to-medium enterprise and data centre environments (e.g., RSTP/MSTP, LAG, MC-LAG, SPB, first‑hop security).
• Network Security:
  Practical expertise implementing network security standards, including MACSEC, IPSEC, and 802.1x.
• Firewalls & Inspection:
  Hands‑on experience with security design, firewall management, and IDS/IPS configuration.

Must hold active Developed Vetting ( DV ) security clearance.

• Competitive base salary (up to £100,000 dependent on experience)
• 10 % target annual bonus
• Outstanding pension scheme
• Equalised family leave
• 2 weeks paid carer's leave & holiday purchase scheme
• * Rates depend on experience and client requirements