Senior Network Engineer (DV Cleared)
GovernmentNetwork Engineer (DV Cleared)
Duration: 6 months
Location: Milton Keynes
Rate: £650 per day
IR35 Status: Inside
Start: ASAP
A Senior Network Engineer (DV Cleared) is required for our Government Client to support various tiered systems and support a wider team of skilled technicians supporting various Goverment platforms and services.
You will also support business as usual (BAU) and project deliverables where required.
As the Senior Network Engineer you will be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure with a focus on high availability, performance, and resilience. This role provides advanced technical leadership across routing, switching, Firewall administration, and network security operations. You will act as an escalation point for complex issues involving Cisco switching platforms, Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD), and Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls, Catepan encryption devices.
Essential Skills & Experience required:
To possess current DV Level Security Clearance.essential*
Experience in support and design in highly secure airgapped environments.
Cisco Switching, Routing technologies
Network Security technologies - IPsec, SSL, VPNs, PKI
Cisco Firepower/ASA Firewall installation and Administration
Palo Alto Firewalls/Panorama installation and administration.
Knowledge of NSX-T platform
Knowledge of Virtual Environments and virtual network solutions,(eg VMWare)
Network monitoring and configuration tools - SolarWinds NCM, PRTG, KIWI
Encryption Devices - Catapans, Bulldogs
Cisco VTC technologies, CUCM, CSM, CMM, Expressways, Deskpro's
Copper/Fibre Optic patching
Windows Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, NPAS, Certificate Services
Software Defined Access - Dot1X, IBNS 2.0
Desirable would be any of the following:
NIST hardening guidelines
ITIL Processes
Service Now
BeCrypt OS
Knowledge of Linux
Diodes
Duties include:
As the Senior Network Engineer (DV Cleared) your remit will include the following:
Enterprise LAN/WAN design,optimisationn, and life cycle management
Firewall, IPS/IDS, and network security policy management
Advanced troubleshooting of network performance, connectivity, and security issues
Leading networkmodernisationn, migration, and automation initiatives
Ensuring compliance with security frameworks andorganisationall standards
Collaboration with cross-functional IT teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions
Please be advised that due to the nature of this role, you will be required to be on the client site full time five days per week (No remote working)
If this role is of interest then please email your CV to: (see below)
Certes Computing (and all of its subsidiary companies) is committed to promoting equality and diversity in its business operations.
Reference: 3134660485
Senior Network Engineer (DV Cleared)
Posted on Jul 7, 2026 by Certes Computing Ltd
GovernmentNetwork Engineer (DV Cleared)
Duration: 6 months
Location: Milton Keynes
Rate: £650 per day
IR35 Status: Inside
Start: ASAP
A Senior Network Engineer (DV Cleared) is required for our Government Client to support various tiered systems and support a wider team of skilled technicians supporting various Goverment platforms and services.
You will also support business as usual (BAU) and project deliverables where required.
As the Senior Network Engineer you will be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure with a focus on high availability, performance, and resilience. This role provides advanced technical leadership across routing, switching, Firewall administration, and network security operations. You will act as an escalation point for complex issues involving Cisco switching platforms, Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD), and Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls, Catepan encryption devices.
Essential Skills & Experience required:
To possess current DV Level Security Clearance.essential*
Experience in support and design in highly secure airgapped environments.
Cisco Switching, Routing technologies
Network Security technologies - IPsec, SSL, VPNs, PKI
Cisco Firepower/ASA Firewall installation and Administration
Palo Alto Firewalls/Panorama installation and administration.
Knowledge of NSX-T platform
Knowledge of Virtual Environments and virtual network solutions,(eg VMWare)
Network monitoring and configuration tools - SolarWinds NCM, PRTG, KIWI
Encryption Devices - Catapans, Bulldogs
Cisco VTC technologies, CUCM, CSM, CMM, Expressways, Deskpro's
Copper/Fibre Optic patching
Windows Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, NPAS, Certificate Services
Software Defined Access - Dot1X, IBNS 2.0
Desirable would be any of the following:
NIST hardening guidelines
ITIL Processes
Service Now
BeCrypt OS
Knowledge of Linux
Diodes
Duties include:
As the Senior Network Engineer (DV Cleared) your remit will include the following:
Enterprise LAN/WAN design,optimisationn, and life cycle management
Firewall, IPS/IDS, and network security policy management
Advanced troubleshooting of network performance, connectivity, and security issues
Leading networkmodernisationn, migration, and automation initiatives
Ensuring compliance with security frameworks andorganisationall standards
Collaboration with cross-functional IT teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions
Please be advised that due to the nature of this role, you will be required to be on the client site full time five days per week (No remote working)
If this role is of interest then please email your CV to: (see below)
Certes Computing (and all of its subsidiary companies) is committed to promoting equality and diversity in its business operations.
Reference: 3134660485
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