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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Required Skills & Experience

• 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 SolarWinds, Nagios, or equivalent

• Active SC clearance

• Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Familiarity with cloud networking in AWS and/or Azure

• Experience working in highly secure or regulated environments