Job Description
Network Engineer (NOC Operations)
Location: Taunton (on-site)
Clearance: SC required (or eligible for immediate transfer)
Engagement: Contract, Outside IR35
Shift Pattern: 24/7 rotation (5-week cycle)
We’re supporting a major national infrastructure programme and looking for a Network Engineer to join a busy operations centre. You’ll be part of the team responsible for monitoring and maintaining a large multi-vendor network that underpins critical national services. This is an operational role focused on stability, incident response and fault management.
What you’ll be doing
* Working within a 24/7 network operations environment, handling live network incidents
* Monitoring Cisco network infrastructure and responding to alarms
* Troubleshooting routing and switching issues across large multi-site environments
* Using monitoring tools (SolarWinds ideal) to identify and triage faults
* Managing firewall-related alerts (Fortinet exposure a bonus)
* Liaising with internal engineering teams and OEMs for escalations
* Updating tickets, documenting actions, and ensuring clear communication throughout incidents
What you’ll bring
* Strong Cisco networking experience (routing, switching, basic fault isolation)
* Background in a NOC or operational network support role
* Confidence working across multi-vendor environments
* Clear, concise communication and good documentation habits
* Active SC clearance or eligible for immediate transfer
Shift & Contract Details
* 5-week repeating pattern including evenings, nights and weekends
* Standard weekday hours until the shift system goes live
* Outside IR35 contract
* Competitive day rate based on experience
If you’re an operationally minded Network Engineer who enjoys hands-on fault resolution and wants to support a high-impact national programme, we’d like to hear from you.