Network Engineer - DNS, Forescout & NAC Focus
Posted 4 days ago by Whitehall Resources
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Cheshire East, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Network Engineer role focuses on DNS, Forescout, and NAC, requiring a hybrid work arrangement with three days on-site in Cheshire. The position is for an initial 6-month contract and is classified as inside IR35. The engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise DNS and NAC solutions while collaborating with various teams to enhance security and device visibility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and operate enterprise DNS services.
- Administer DNS platforms (zones, records, automation, resiliency).
- Implement and support NAC solutions with Forescout.
- Design and enforce NAC policies across wired and wireless networks.
- Integrate NAC with AD, MDM, PKI, and security tooling.
- Troubleshoot DNS and NAC-related incidents and performance issues.
- Support Zero Trust and device visibility initiatives.
- Perform upgrades, patches, and lifecycle management.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation.
- Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and cloud teams.
Key Skills:
- Hands-on experience with Forescout NAC.
- Strong knowledge of DNS security and high availability.
- Experience with 802.1X, certificates, and RADIUS.
- Exposure to cloud networking and hybrid DNS.
- Relevant certifications (CCNA/CCNP, Network+, Security+).
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Cheshire East
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Network Engineer - DNS, Forescout & NAC Focus
Whitehall Resources are looking for a Network Engineer - DNS, Forescout & NAC Focus. This role is hybrid working with 3 days per week onsite in Cheshire and the remainder remote working, for an initial 6-month contract. ***Inside IR35***
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and operate enterprise DNS services.
- Administer DNS platforms (zones, records, automation, resiliency).
- Implement and support NAC solutions with Forescout.
- Design and enforce NAC policies across wired and wireless networks.
- Integrate NAC with AD, MDM, PKI, and security tooling.
- Troubleshoot DNS and NAC-related incidents and performance issues.
- Support Zero Trust and device visibility initiatives.
- Perform upgrades, patches, and lifecycle management.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation.
- Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and cloud teams.
Desirable:
- Hands-on experience with Forescout NAC.
- Strong knowledge of DNS security and high availability.
- Experience with 802.1X, certificates, and RADIUS.
- Exposure to cloud networking and hybrid DNS.
- Relevant certifications (CCNA/CCNP, Network+, Security+).