Network Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Chapman Tate Associates
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
Coventry, West Midlands (County)
Summary: The Network Engineer role involves designing, supporting, and optimizing secure network infrastructure within a regulated environment. The position requires expertise in Palo Alto and Cisco Meraki technologies, with a focus on compliance and performance. The role is remote with occasional office meet-ups in the Midlands and is outside IR35. Candidates should have experience in security cleared settings and a strong understanding of network security principles.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, configure and support Palo Alto firewalls (policy management, VPNs, security profiles)
- Deploy and manage Cisco Meraki (switching, wireless, SD-WAN)
- Monitor and troubleshoot network performance and security incidents
- Implement network changes in line with strict change control processes
- Support audits and compliance within a security cleared environment
- Produce and maintain technical documentation
Key Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls
- Proven experience with Cisco Meraki infrastructure
- Experience working within a security cleared or highly regulated environment
- Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices
- Familiarity with ITIL-based change and incident management processes
- Active Security Clearance (SC) or enhanced clearance (or eligibility) - desirable
- Experience within public sector, defence, or government environments - desirable
- Relevant certifications (e.g., PCNSE, CCNP, Meraki certifications) - desirable
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Coventry
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Role: Network Engineer (SC Cleared or able to go through enhanced clearance)
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Remote (occasional monthly office meet-ups – Midlands)
Rate: Competitive (outside IR35)
Chapman Tate Associates is working with a highly respected client operating within a secure environment to recruit an experienced Network Engineer.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong network engineer with proven experience across Palo Alto and Cisco Meraki technologies, who understands the standards and operational requirements of working within a security cleared setting.
The Role
You will be responsible for the design, support, and optimisation of secure network infrastructure across enterprise environments. Working within a regulated and security-conscious setting, you’ll ensure resilience, performance, and compliance across all networking components.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, configure and support Palo Alto firewalls (policy management, VPNs, security profiles)
- Deploy and manage Cisco Meraki (switching, wireless, SD-WAN)
- Monitor and troubleshoot network performance and security incidents
- Implement network changes in line with strict change control processes
- Support audits and compliance within a security cleared environment
- Produce and maintain technical documentation
Essential Experience
- Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls
- Proven experience with Cisco Meraki infrastructure
- Experience working within a security cleared or highly regulated environment
- Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices
- Familiarity with ITIL-based change and incident management processes
Desirable
- Active Security Clearance (SC) or enhanced clearance (or eligibility)
- Experience within public sector, defence, or government environments
- Relevant certifications (e.g., PCNSE, CCNP, Meraki certifications)
If you’re a Network Engineer with Palo Alto and Meraki expertise and experience working within secure environments, we’d be keen to speak with you.