Network Engineer - Contract - Inside IR35 - DV Clearance Required

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join a secure programme environment on a contract basis. This is a hands-on technical role operating at CCNP level or above (current certification not required but ability must be demonstrable), focused on the design, implementation, and validation of complex physical and virtual network infrastructure in a secure environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and validate physical and virtual networking components across a complex, secure environment
• Produce and review network design artefacts and supporting engineering documentation
• Deliver network configuration implementation and testing with a focus on secure, repeatable solutions
• Perform network monitoring and traffic analysis to maintain performance, security, and service reliability
• Support hardware and software configuration, life cycle management, and system testing activities
• Engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders, communicating and justifying proposed solutions effectively

What You Will Ideally Bring:

• Proven network engineering experience operating at CCNP level or above (essential)
• Hands-on experience with ESXi 8.0.3 and vSphere 8.0.3 (essential)
• Experience with Cisco Nexus and Cisco IOS XE
• Leaf and Spine network architecture
• VXLAN Overlay networks
• Dual Cloud Dual Hub DMVPN solutions
• Layer 3 Multicast/PIM
• Firewall IPS/IDS
• AAA Management Platforms such as Cisco ISE

Desirable:

• EIGRP routing protocol, QoS and DSCP configuration, VoIP network optimisation, Linux Ubuntu 24.04.4, Cisco Unified Call Manager (CUCM) v15.x, and familiarity with cybersecurity and regulatory compliance requirements

Contract Details:

• Resource Type: Contract - Inside IR35
• Rate: £600 per day (Inside IR35)
• Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance required
• Start Date: ASAP