Network Engineer

Summary: The Network Engineer role involves supporting an on-premises system with a focus on network devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls. The position requires physical installation and configuration work, along with the ability to support live services and changes. Active security clearance is mandatory, and the role is based in Hursley with occasional travel to nearby data centers. The engineer will work five days a week as part of an established team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain an on-premises network system.
• Handle physical racking and cabling of network devices.
• Configure and support routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Work on live services and implement changes as required.
• Collaborate with an existing team and assist with build work.
• Occasional travel to data centers for support.

Key Skills:

• Cisco Catalyst Switches.
• Cisco Firepower Firewalls.
• Juniper Routers.
• Fortiswitch and Fortigate.
• CCNA certification.
• Active Security Clearance.
• Driving license.

Salary (Rate): £635 daily

City: Hursley

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Role: Network Engineer

Location: Hursley

Duration: 12 Months

Day rate: £550 - £635 inside IR35

Active Security clearance required

Role Description:

Network engineer required to work on an on-prem system, supporting the full range of network devices including routers, switches and firewalls. Role includes the physical racking and cabling work as well as configuration and support. Working on a well established system, supporting live services and changes when required as well as build work. Ability to work as part of an existing team. Occasional travel to data centres (usually less than 1 hour drive from Hursley). Driving licence required. Work from Hursley 5 days per week.

Technical skills/experience:

Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Firepower Firewalls, Juniper Routers, Fortiswitch, Fortigate, CCNA