Network Engineer - SC cleared

As a Network Engineer, you will be integral to supporting the core physical and virtual networking components that underpin the NSoIT(D) Platform. Your expertise will help ensure secure, resilient, and efficient infrastructure for defence applications. Your responsibilities will include designing, developing, building, and validating networking solutions, producing detailed design artefacts, and working closely with the wider technical team to support system testing and issue resolution.

• The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of 3 years' proven experience in network design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Your skill set should include in-depth knowledge of hierarchical IP subnetting, BGP, OSPF routing protocols, and advanced experience with Cisco Nexus, IOS XE, VXLAN overlay networks, dual cloud solutions, and firewall management including IPS/IDS.
• Certifications such as CCNP or equivalent, and VMware VCP-NV qualification are highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills, analytical thinking, and experience working within the defence or public sector are also important., * Minimum 3 years' industry experience focused on network design and troubleshooting
• Proven expertise with core network technologies and infrastructure
• Working knowledge of VLANs, VXLAN, and dual cloud solutions
• Ability to produce and review detailed network design artefacts
• Valid SC security clearance
• Competent in MS Office Suite, * Defence sector experience, particularly Defence Digital
• Knowledge of secure network solutions and architectures in multi-tenanted environments
• Experience working within Agile (SAFE4) and Waterfall project environments
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools like JIRA and Confluence
• A Computer Science degree or equivalent, with Chartered Engineer status being a bonus

This is a two-year contract opportunity starting in April 2026, offering a negotiable day rate (inside IR35). The role operates on a standard 8 hour working day, with a focus on delivering secure, innovative network solutions for defence projects. If you're passionate about security, possess the right technical skills, and are SC cleared, we want to hear from you. Join a collaborative team where your expertise makes a tangible difference to national security., * £Negotiable (Inside IR35)