£580 Per day
Inside
Onsite
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: We are looking for a CCIE-certified Network Engineer with extensive hands-on experience in Cisco ISE to support a significant network security project for a UK central government department. The role involves leading the deployment of Cisco ISE in a complex environment, collaborating with various teams to implement secure access policies. The position requires on-site work in London and is classified as inside IR35. The contract is for an initial term of six months, starting in late July 2025.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support the deployment of Cisco ISE across enterprise-scale infrastructure.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure access policies and identity-based networking solutions.
- Assist in detailed technical design, implementation planning, and engineering execution.
- Provide expertise in troubleshooting, documentation, and technical leadership within project teams.
Key Skills:
- Cisco CCIE certification (current/valid).
- Passed Cisco ISE exam.
- Demonstrable experience in large-scale Cisco ISE deployments.
- Strong knowledge of secure network architectures, access control, and NAC policies.
- Ability to work on-site in central London as required.
- Valid UK passport and right to work in the UK.
Salary (Rate): £580 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
About Job Title: Cisco ISE Network Engineer (CCIE Certified) - Central Government Project
Contract Type: 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35)
Location: London (Onsite Requirement)
Rate: £500 - £580 per day (max)
Start Date: Late July 2025
Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced CCIE-certified Network Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Cisco ISE to support a large-scale network security deployment for a UK central government department. This is a project engineering role involved in the delivery and deployment of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) across a complex, secure environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the deployment of Cisco ISE across enterprise-scale infrastructure.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure access policies and identity-based networking solutions.
- Assist in detailed technical design, implementation planning, and engineering execution.
- Provide expertise in troubleshooting, documentation, and technical leadership within project teams.
Essential Requirements
- Cisco CCIE certification (current/valid).
- Passed Cisco ISE (Apply online only) exam.
- Demonstrable experience in large-scale Cisco ISE deployments.
- Strong knowledge of secure network architectures, access control, and NAC policies.
- Ability to work on-site in central London as required.
- Valid UK passport and right to work in the UK.
This role falls inside IR35.
Contract Details
- Initial 6-month term, with potential for extension.
- Role to commence late July 2025.
- Maximum day rate: £580 per day (inside IR35).
Application Process
If you meet the requirements and are interested in contributing to a high-impact, secure government deployment, please apply with your CV and confirmation of your SC status
Nice-to-have skills
- CCIE Network Security
- Troubleshooting
- Documentation
London, England
Work experience
- System Engineer
- NOC Engineer
- Network Administrator
- Network Engineer
Languages
- English