Job Description
Role Title: Network Engineer
Location: Full Onsite - BARROW IN FURNESS, Cumbria
Duration: 4 months
Clearance: Active SC required
Pay Rate: £474 per day Inside IR35
Role Overview
The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, configuring, and maintaining 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.
Security Clearance
Must hold or be eligible to obtain SC clearance
Must be UK British National (not dual passport holder)
Ability to work with sensitive and classified information in compliance with government and organizational security policies.
Additional Requirements
Will require on-site work at 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.