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# Network Specialist

- **Company:** Sanderson Recruitment Plc
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Data Security, Network Security, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Scripting, Firewalls (Computer Science), SC Clearance, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco Switches, Cisco
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/network-specialist/sanderson-government-and-defence-job108061781

## About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Network Specialist to support the design, build, automation, and management of secure enterprise and data centre networks within a high-profile defence environment. This role requires an individual with active SC Clearance and a strong background in network engineering, firewall management, and automation., * Active SC Clearance.

 * Strong experience designing and managing data centre networks.
 * Hands-on expertise with Palo Alto Firewalls and Cisco Switches.
 * Experience with network automation and scripting technologies.
 * Strong understanding of network security, routing, switching, and firewall technologies.
 * Ability to work within secure, mission-critical defence environments.

## Description

* Design, implement, and support secure data centre network solutions.
 * Manage and maintain Palo Alto firewalls and Cisco switching infrastructure.
 * Develop and utilise network automation tools and scripting to improve efficiency and consistency.
 * Support network and firewall automation initiatives across complex environments.
 * Provide network design, troubleshooting, and 3rd line technical support.


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