Network Engineer | Onsite | SC | £500 Inside

Location: Full Onsite - Cumbria

Duration: 6 months
Rate: £500 per day
Clearance: SC clearance. UK British Nationals only

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design, configure, and maintain secure, high-performance network infrastructure within an enterprise environment. This role demands strong expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, advanced switching, and data centre 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 centre networking.
• Troubleshoot network issues and optimise 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.

Additional Requirements

• Full onsite presence at Barrow-in-Furness location.
• Ability to work with sensitive and classified information in compliance with government and organisational security policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or higher).
• Palo Alto Networks certifications (PCNSA, PCNSE).
• Experience in large-scale enterprise or data centre environments.