Network Engineer - DV Cleared

An opportunity has arisen for a Network Engineer to join an innovative technology organisation delivering complex software solutions for customers across a specialist technical environment.

As a Network Engineer, you will help maintain and improve enterprise network infrastructure, supporting reliable, secure and high-performing IT services. This full-time role offers salary up to £78,000 and benefits.

Note: Valid DV clearance is essential for this role.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, access controls and secure connectivity.
• Keeping network diagrams, technical documentation and operational procedures up to date.
• Contributing to capacity planning, performance improvements and network resilience.
• Supporting virtualised and software-defined networking environments.
• Assisting with automation and Infrastructure as Code activities where appropriate.
• For more experienced engineers, taking ownership of technical workstreams, supporting junior colleagues and contributing to network design decisions.
• Travelling to company premises or other locations when required.
• Keeping technical knowledge up to date through relevant training and professional development.

What we are looking for:

• Essential:
  • Previously worked as a Network Engineer or in a similar role.
  • Valid DV clearance.
  • Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, Routing & switching, VLANs, DNS & DHC and Network troubleshooting methodologies.
  • Background in supporting enterprise network environments.
  • Familiarity with one or more networking technologies or vendors, such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista, HPE or Fortinet.
  • Understanding of network security principles and good practice.Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Desirable:
  • Experience with routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, or MPLS, firewall technologies and VPN solutions.
  • Understanding of wireless networking technologies.
  • Background with virtualisation platforms such as VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, KVM, or Proxmox.
  • Knowledge of cloud networking concepts across AWS, Azure or hybrid environments.
  • Familiarity with network automation tools such as Ansible, Python, Terraform or similar technologies.
  • Experience working with network monitoring and management platforms such as SolarWinds, Zabbix, PRTG, LibreNMS or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of Software Defined Networking (SDN) and modern data centre networking technologies.

What's on offer:

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• AXA Healthcare cover
• Access to a Cycle to Work scheme
• Company EV Car Scheme
• Company pension contributions
• Dedicated training package and budget, with opportunities for career development and progression

If you are an experienced Network Engineer looking for a technically challenging role, this is a great opportunity to take your career further.