Role Overview
We are looking for a Network Engineer to deliver hands-on engineering support on a 6-month hybrid contract based in Corsham.
The role focuses on physical and virtual networking technologies forming the backbone of a platform, supporting full lifecycle delivery from design and build through to integration, testing, and operational support within a secure, regulated environment.
Candidates must hold UK Security Clearance (SC).
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and support enterprise network infrastructure across physical and virtual environments, including routers, switches, and firewalls
- Deliver network solutions aligned to modern architectures such as leaf-spine and software-defined networking, deploying overlay technologies such as VXLAN
- Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) and implement network services including IP addressing, subnetting, QoS, and traffic management
- Support secure network implementations including Firewall policies, IDS/IPS, and secure communications
- Produce and review technical artefacts including design documentation, build guides, and operational procedures
- Support system integration, testing, and validation of network services, working with Service Management to resolve incidents and service issues
Top 5 Skills
- Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, UK Security Clearance (SC)
- Strong network engineering experience across design, implementation, and troubleshooting, with solid IP networking fundamentals including subnetting and addressing
- Experience with routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) and advanced knowledge of routers, switches, and firewalls
- Experience with enterprise network technologies such as Cisco Nexus, IOS XE, leaf-spine architecture, and VXLAN
- Understanding of network security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, AAA platforms) and QoS/traffic management, with CCNP or equivalent certification - desirable: defence or secure public sector experience, secure gateway architectures, multi-tenanted network design
Contract Details:
- Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35)
- Location: Hybrid in Corsham
- Contract Length: 6-Month Initial Contract - Inside IR35
- Security Clearance: SC required (or eligibility to obtain)
Rate:
£550/day
Location:
Corsham
IR35 Status:
Inside
Remote Status:
Hybrid
Industry:
IT
Seniority Level:
Not Specified