Network Engineer - £700/day (Inside IR35) - SC Cleared - Onsite in Stevenage

Network Engineer - £700/day (Inside IR35) - SC Cleared - Onsite in Stevenage

Posted 1 week ago by Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited

£700 Per day
Inside
Onsite
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK

Summary: The role of Network Engineer involves joining a team on a high-impact, on-premises contract in Stevenage, focusing on enterprise-grade networking and security infrastructure. The position requires active SC clearance and is strictly onsite, demanding a full-time commitment. The successful candidate will engage in designing, implementing, and supporting network infrastructure while collaborating with security teams. This role is classified as inside IR35, indicating specific tax implications for contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Designing, implementing & supporting on-prem network infrastructure
  • Troubleshooting across switching, routing & Firewall layers
  • Collaborating with infrastructure/security teams to maintain uptime & performance
  • Documenting changes and supporting ongoing upgrades

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience in complex enterprise network environments
  • Strong L2/L3 switching & routing (VLANs, VPNs, BGP, OSPF, HA)
  • Hands-on with Cisco equipment (CCNP level or equivalent)
  • Proficiency with Fortinet (FortiGate) and Palo Alto Firewalls
  • Self-starter mindset - able to work independently and own solutions

Salary (Rate): £700/day

City: Stevenage

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Network Engineer - £700/day (Inside IR35) - SC Cleared - Onsite in Stevenage

We're hiring an experienced Network Engineer to join our team on a high-impact, on-premises contract based onsite in Stevenage (5 days/week). This is a great opportunity to work in a technically complex environment with a focus on enterprise-grade networking and security infrastructure.

Location: Stevenage (100% onsite)
Day Rate: £700/day (Inside IR35)
Clearance: Active SC clearance required
Contract Length: Ongoing

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Designing, implementing & supporting on-prem network infrastructure

  • Troubleshooting across switching, routing & Firewall layers

  • Collaborating with infrastructure/security teams to maintain uptime & performance

  • Documenting changes and supporting ongoing upgrades

What You'll Need:

  • Proven experience in complex enterprise network environments

  • Strong L2/L3 switching & routing (VLANs, VPNs, BGP, OSPF, HA)

  • Hands-on with Cisco equipment (CCNP level or equivalent)

  • Proficiency with Fortinet (FortiGate) and Palo Alto Firewalls

  • Self-starter mindset - able to work independently and own solutions

Please note: This role is INSIDE IR35 and requires Full time onsite presence in Stevenage. Only candidates with active SC clearance can be considered.