Network Engineer

Network Engineer - Full onsite at BARROW IN FURNESS - 4 months - £463 per day inside IR35

Role Overview 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. ________________________________________

Key Responsibilities 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.

________________________________________ Required Skills & Experience 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. ________________________________________ Security Clearance Must hold or be eligible to obtain SC clearance ________________________________________

Preferred Qualifications Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or higher). Palo Alto Networks certifications (PCNSA, PCNSE). Experience in large-scale enterprise or data center environments. Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.