Network Engineer - active NPPV3 clearance
Location: Stafford, 5 days per week onsite
Contract Length: Initial 6 months
Day Rate: £345 per day Inside IR35
Start: ASAP
Clearance Required: Active NPPV3
We are supporting a policing organisation in the search for an experienced Network Engineer to join on an initial 6-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension.
This role will suit a hands‑on Network Engineer with strong experience across Cisco networking and FortiGate Firewalls within secure policing or constabulary environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Support, maintain and troubleshoot enterprise LAN infrastructure within a secure policing environment
* Configure and administer Cisco Switches and switching infrastructure
* Manage and support FortiGate Firewall environments
* Maintain and troubleshoot Firewall policies, rules and connectivity issues
* Support network changes, upgrades and incident resolution across secure environments
* Work closely with internal teams to ensure network performance, resilience and security
* Assist with documentation, network diagrams and operational procedures
* Provide support across both BAU and project activity
Essential Experience
* Strong experience as a Network Engineer within a policing, constabulary or similarly secure environment
* Proven experience with Cisco networking, including Switches and switching technologies
* Strong hands‑on experience with FortiGate Firewalls
* Experience supporting and troubleshooting LAN environments
* Strong understanding of Firewall technologies, configuration and support
* Experience working in secure or highly regulated environments
* Active NPPV3 clearance is essential and must already be in place
Desirable Experience
* Previous experience working within UK policing organisations
* Experience supporting network refresh or migration projects
* Knowledge of wider network security technologies and best practice
This is an excellent opportunity to join a long‑term programme within a secure policing environment, with the potential for extension beyond the initial 6 months.
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