Negotiable
Inside
Undetermined
Corsham
Summary: The SC Cleared Network Engineer role involves supporting critical projects for a leading defence and technology organization. The position requires expertise in network design, implementation, and troubleshooting, particularly with Cisco technologies. The role is based in Corsham and offers a competitive daily rate through an approved umbrella company. The contract is set to last until March 31, 2026, with a possibility of extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and troubleshoot complex network solutions, including hierarchical IP subnetting, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), and advanced network infrastructure.
- Configure and manage Cisco Nexus, IOS XE devices, and VXLAN overlay networks.
- Support multi-service transport capabilities, ensuring secure distribution of information flows across multiple security domains.
- Develop and test network configurations, including Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and virtual routers.
- Produce engineering documentation, test plans, and configuration templates.
- Assist with deployment activities at the clients location and support user test and trial operations.
Key Skills:
- Demonstrable experience in network design, implementation, and troubleshooting, especially with core network technologies such as Cisco Nexus, IOS XE, VXLAN, DMVPN, and firewall solutions.
- Strong knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), network security practices, and traffic management (QOS).
- Professional certification such as CCNP or VMware VCP-NV obtained within the last five years.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Critical thinking and analytical skills to solve complex network issues.
- Competency in MS Office Suite.
Salary (Rate): £725 per day
City: Corsham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: SC Cleared Network Engineer
Location: Corsham 2-3 days
Duration: 31/03/2026 with likely extension
Rate: Up to £725 per day via an approved umbrella company
Our client, a leading defence and technology organisation, is hiring for a reputable company to support critical projects. We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to contribute to the development and integration of the SERAPHIM networks service, supporting ongoing design, testing, and transition activities.
What you'll be doing:
- Design, implement, and troubleshoot complex network solutions, including hierarchical IP subnetting, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), and advanced network infrastructure.
- Configure and manage Cisco Nexus, IOS XE devices, and VXLAN overlay networks.
- Support multi-service transport capabilities, ensuring secure distribution of information flows across multiple security domains.
- Develop and test network configurations, including Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and virtual routers.
- Produce engineering documentation, test plans, and configuration templates.
- Assist with deployment activities at the clients location and support user test and trial operations.
What you'll bring:
- Demonstrable experience in network design, implementation, and troubleshooting, especially with core network technologies such as Cisco Nexus, IOS XE, VXLAN, DMVPN, and firewall solutions.
- Strong knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), network security practices, and traffic management (QOS).
- Professional certification such as CCNP or VMware VCP-NV obtained within the last five years.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Critical thinking and analytical skills to solve complex network issues.
- Competency in MS Office Suite.
Desirable skills:
- Building and troubleshooting network topologies.
- Documenting test procedures and defect reporting.
- Deployment of virtual routers and network security best practices.
Join a dynamic team supporting vital national security projects. Apply now to be part of a cutting-edge network engineering team delivering innovative solutions for defence.