Network Engineer - Inside IR35 - Government
Posted 1 day ago by Methods
£700 Per day
Inside
Onsite
Stevenage, England, United Kingdom
Summary: We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer to work onsite in Stevenage, focusing on on-premises networking and enterprise-grade hardware. The role requires strong troubleshooting skills and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure network performance and security. Candidates must be self-starters with a proven track record in complex environments and be willing to undergo Security Clearance. This position is classified as inside IR35 with a daily rate of £700.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and support on-premises network infrastructure
- Troubleshoot and resolve network issues across switching, routing, and firewall layers
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain network performance and security
- Provide documentation and support for ongoing network changes and upgrades
Key Skills:
- Proven track record as a Network Engineer in complex environments
- Strong knowledge of on-prem networking, including: Layer 2/3 switching and routing, VLANs, VPNs, BGP, OSPF
- Network segmentation and high availability design
- Hands-on experience with Cisco network equipment (CCNP level or equivalent knowledge preferred)
- Good working knowledge of Fortinet (FortiGate) and Palo Alto Networks firewalls
- Comfortable operating independently and proactively solving problems
Salary (Rate): £700 per day
City: Stevenage
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Job Title: Network Engineer
Location: Onsite - Stevenage (5 days a week)
Rate: £700 per day (Inside IR35)
Duration: Contract
Overview: We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join our team onsite in Stevenage. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong on-premises networking expertise and hands-on experience with enterprise-grade hardware and security platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and support on-premises network infrastructure
- Troubleshoot and resolve network issues across switching, routing, and firewall layers
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain network performance and security
- Provide documentation and support for ongoing network changes and upgrades
Requirements
Required Skills & Experience:
- Proven track record as a Network Engineer in complex environments
- Strong knowledge of on-prem networking, including: Layer 2/3 switching and routing VLANs, VPNs, BGP, OSPF
- Network segmentation and high availability design
- Hands-on experience with Cisco network equipment (CCNP level or equivalent knowledge preferred)
- Good working knowledge of Fortinet (FortiGate) and Palo Alto Networks firewalls
- Comfortable operating independently and proactively solving problems
Additional Information:
Must be able to commit to full-time onsite presence (5 days a week) in Stevenage
Role is inside IR35 - £700/day
This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.