Network Engineer – DNS, Forescout & NAC Focus

Network Engineer – DNS, Forescout & NAC Focus

Posted 3 days ago by Whitehall Resources

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Negotiable
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Hybrid-remote in Cheshire
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Automation Cloud Computing Cloud Technology Domain Name System (DNS) Servers IEEE 802.1X Lifecycle Management Management Network Access Control Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) Technical Documentation Wireless Networks

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 six-month contract and is classified as inside IR35. The candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing enterprise DNS services and supporting NAC solutions. Collaboration with security and infrastructure teams is essential for this role.

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: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

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+).

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

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