Network Engineer
Up to £500 Per Day Inside IR35
On-Site
Harwell
3-Months Contract
SC Clearance Required
Your newpany
A leading organisation based in Harwell
Your new role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Network Engineer to support and maintain a large-scale IT network infrastructure, with a focus on firewall, routing, Wi-Fi, and security systems. This role is ideal for someone with deep technical expertise and a passion for delivering secure, stable, and innovative network solutions.You’ll play a key role in supporting WAN and LAN services, IP address management, network access control, and cloud telephony.
What you'll need to succeed
1. SC Clearance
2. Support and maintain WAN, LAN, routing, Wi-Fi, firewall, IPAM, network access control, and cloud telephony services.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure IT systems meet evolving needs.
4. Lead and contribute to network-related projects and service transitions.
5. Performplex installations and configurations with autonomy.
6. Plan, install, and test voice and data network connections.
7. Produce high-quality documentation for system maintenance.
8. Liaise with Estates and other departments on infrastructure requirements.
9. 5+ years of experience managing Fortinet firewalls.
10. 5+ years of experience with Extreme Cloud IQ Wi-Fi or equivalent, and Clearpass or similar NAC systems.
11. 5+ years of experience in WAN/LAN routing using OSPF and BGP.
12. IPv6 implementation and support.
13. Layer 2/3 switch configuration and associated services (DNS, DHCP).
14. IP Address Management using Infoblox or equivalent.
15. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
What you'll get in return
16. Up to £500 Per Day Inside IR35