Network Engineer (Gigamon/Juniper/Cisco) - SC Cleared

Network Engineer (Gigamon/Juniper/Cisco) - SC Cleared

Posted 7 days ago by 1751461358

£600 Per day
Inside
Undetermined
Bracknell

Summary: The role of Network Engineer requires expertise in Gigamon, Juniper, or Cisco technologies, along with a valid SC Clearance. The position involves hands-on work on a secure site, focusing on the configuration and integration of network hardware for a major government project. Candidates must demonstrate strong technical skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team. This is an opportunity to contribute to a high-profile government program utilizing cutting-edge technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Remotely configure hardware under the direction of a technical team lead.
  • Build, configure, and harden Juniper switches following detailed build guides.
  • Build and onboard Gigamon physical appliances to the Gigavue FM Management Server.
  • Travel to customer sites to install hardware within racks.
  • Provide remote hardware support during customer testing phases.
  • Deliver regular progress updates to the Project Manager and technical leads.
  • Ensure new hardware is successfully integrated into support processes.
  • Support out-of-hours work where required, due to customer operational schedules.

Key Skills:

  • Demonstrable experience as a Network Engineer, ideally on Cisco-focused projects, with proven track record of implementing hardware at customer sites.
  • Strong understanding of Gigamon solutions and onboarding processes.
  • If you don't have Gigamon experience you MUST have Extensive Juniper or Cisco experience.
  • Ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate effectively within a wider project team.
  • Clear and professional communication skills when dealing with colleagues, management, and customers.
  • Excellent attention to detail and documentation.
  • Experience supporting large government programmes or high-security environments.
  • A proactive and positive approach with the ability to work independently and resolve technical issues.
  • Comfortable working with minimal supervision, and able to troubleshoot and report on hardware issues and remediation steps.

Salary (Rate): £600 per day

City: Bracknell

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Network Engineer (Gigamon or Juniper or Cisco) - Must hold a valid SC Clearance

Network Engineer with Gigamon expertise to join a highly skilled team delivering a major cyber rollout for a large government client. This is a hands-on role working on a secure site, requiring strong technical skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work collaboratively with engineering and project teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Remotely configure hardware under the direction of a technical team lead.

  • Build, configure, and harden Juniper switches following detailed build guides.

  • Build and onboard Gigamon physical appliances to the Gigavue FM Management Server.

  • Travel to customer sites to install hardware within racks.

  • Provide remote hardware support during customer testing phases.

  • Deliver regular progress updates to the Project Manager and technical leads.

  • Ensure new hardware is successfully integrated into support processes.

  • Support out-of-hours work where required, due to customer operational schedules.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Demonstrable experience as a Network Engineer, ideally on Cisco-focused projects, with proven track record of implementing hardware at customer sites.

  • Strong understanding of Gigamon solutions and onboarding processes.

  • If you don't have Gigamon experience you MUST have Extensive Juniper or Cisco experience.
  • Ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate effectively within a wider project team.

  • Clear and professional communication skills when dealing with colleagues, management, and customers.

  • Excellent attention to detail and documentation.

  • Experience supporting large government programmes or high-security environments.

  • A proactive and positive approach with the ability to work independently and resolve technical issues.

  • Comfortable working with minimal supervision, and able to troubleshoot and report on hardware issues and remediation steps.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-profile and impactful government programme, working with cutting-edge technologies in a secure and fast-paced environment.