DV Cleared Network Engineer

Company cultures & job summary

Our client is looking for a DV cleared Network Engineer to join their IP management team working on critical national infrastructure in London. You'll need solid hands-on experience with enterprise routing, LAN switching, and network security technologies.  Apply Today!

Working Patterns and location – Fully on site

·        Design, build, test, validate, and maintain all network infrastructure components.

·        Implement new and enhanced network technologies aligned to customer strategic direction.

·        Maintain standards for global network infrastructure including wireless, LAN, and SD-WAN.

·        Manage installation, testing, and setup of physical and virtual network hardware.

·        Ensure currency and ongoing supportability of networking technology across the estate.

·        Support enterprise and remote site connectivity solutions for large-scale customers.

·        Deliver work packages as part of a customer-focused engineering capability team.

·        Experience with enterprise and operator-scale routing protocols such as OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, LDP or RSVP.

·        Strong knowledge of LAN switching in data centre and enterprise environments, including RSTP/MSTP, LAG, MC-LAG or SPB.

·        Experience implementing network security technologies including MACSEC, IPSEC, and 802.1x.

·        Knowledge of network security design including Firewall, IDS, and IPS management and configuration.

·        Hands-on experience with first-hop resilience and security protocols in enterprise environments.

·        Ability to manage installation and configuration of both physical and virtual network hardware.

·        Experience supporting SD-WAN, wireless, and global network infrastructure standards.

·        Must hold or be eligible for DV clearance — requires 10+ years of UK residency.

The client would also like to see some of the below, but this is not essential:

·        Ability to contribute to engineering strategy and broader technical direction.

·        Experience managing complex work activities spanning technical, financial, and quality dimensions.

·        Confidence engaging and building relationships with senior stakeholders and customers.

·        Ability to apply a wide range of technical and management principles creatively across projects.

• Annual bonus up to 10%.

• Pension up to 5% Employee/10% Employer.

• Private Medical Cover.

• Dental Insurance.

• Health Assessment.

• Life Assurance.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.

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You will be required to hold a minimum of DV Clearance. If you do not hold an active DV Clearance, please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying.

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