Network Engineer

Network Engineer

+SC cleared role

+Hybrid working 2/3 days a week on site in Wokingham

+Inside IR35

+£400 - £438 a day

+5 months +

Skills:

+Cisco

+Juniper

+Solarwinds

+SC clearance

We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared Network Engineer to support a secure programme delivering and maintaining resilient network infrastructure. This role will suit someone comfortable working in regulated environments, owning network design through to BAU support and incident response.

Design & Implementation

• Plan, configure, and deploy network solutions including LAN, WAN, WLAN and VPNs to meet business and security requirements.

Maintenance & Optimisation

• Monitor network performance, proactively identify issues, and troubleshoot to ensure high availability and optimal performance.

Security

• Implement and maintain network security controls including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and access controls in line with security standards.

Documentation

• Produce and maintain accurate network diagrams, configurations, and operational documentation.

Collaboration

• Work closely with internal IT teams, architects, and third-party vendors to support infrastructure projects and resolve escalated issues.

Upgrades & Patching

• Carry out regular upgrades and patching of network hardware and software to maintain compliance and stability.

Incident Response

• Respond quickly and effectively to network outages and security incidents, supporting root cause analysis and remediation.

• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs
  , and routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP
• Hands-on experience with enterprise network hardware (e.g.
  Cisco, Juniper
  , or similar)
• Solid understanding of firewalls and network security appliances
• Experience using network monitoring tools such as Solar Winds, Nagios
  , or equivalent
• Active SC clearance
• Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent experience

• Familiarity with cloud networking in AWS and/or Azure
• Experience working in highly secure or regulated environments