Network Engineer - MUST HAVE MOD SC CLEARANCE - Barrow in Furness and remote - 3 months +/RATE: £463 per day inside IR35
One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a Network Engineer.
Contractor Requirements
Contractor must hold an active MOD SC clearance and be a sole UK national (only UK nationality). No more than 28 days outside the UK in the last 5 years. Must be a UK British National (not a dual passport holder).
Role Overview
The Network Engineer will design, configure, and maintain secure, high‑performance network infrastructure across enterprise environments. This role requires expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, advanced switching, and data center 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 center networking.
* Troubleshoot network issues and optimize 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
* Will require on‑site work at the customer location in Barrow‑in‑Furness as part of project delivery.
Preferred Qualifications
* Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or higher).
* Palo Alto Networks certifications (PCNSA, PCNSE).
* Experience in large‑scale enterprise or data center environments.
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