SC - Network Operations Engineer

? Engage and improve the operations and implementation of secure cloud platform network systems. ? Maintain, secure, and debug cross-cluster communications in an air-gapped kubernetes infrastructure. ? Scale systems sustainably through mechanisms like automation, and evolve systems by implementing changes that improve network reliability, security and performance.

? Experience with supporting, troubleshooting and implementing resilient, secure networks using a wide range of technologies. ? 3-5 years of experience with IP Networking, multi-tenant Wide Area Networks, L2-L7 network protocols, and Border Gateway Protocol. ? Experience directing field operation technicians, engineers, and extended workforces in a telecommunications environment. ? 3-5 years of experience with Linux systems administration or kubernetes.

Preferred Qualifications ? Experience with MPLS L3 VPN or Kernel level/data plane cloud native networking. ? Hands-on experience deploying and operating production workloads in Kubernetes. ? Deep practical understanding of the Kubernetes networking model, with proven experience debugging CNI plugin (eg Cilium) configurations and Service Mesh (eg Istio) architectures. ? Experience of infrastructure automation (eg using Git, Bash or Python) to eliminate manual operation toil, manage environment configurations, and orchestrate complex platform upgrades.

London - £400 - £600 per day Contract Posted by: LA International Computer Consultants Ltd Posted: Tuesday, 11 August 2026, Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world’s most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.