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# Network Engineer Consultant

- **Company:** DAINTTA
- **Location:** Cheltenham, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Proxy Servers, Cyber Security, Databases, Linux, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Syslog, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Firewalls (Computer Science), SC Clearance, Containerization, Network Server
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=24ac67a127e93fb9

## About the Role

* 5 years+ experience with IT and network infrastructure (servers, switches, firewalls, WAN, LAN, routers, proxy servers), their management software, IT and security tooling setup, and applying policy-based processes.
 * Experience in designing and commissioning systems aligned with recognised standards and certifications, particularly around network security.
 * Experience in virtualisation, containerisation, and databases technologies installation and management.
 * Experience working across both Windows and Linux OS.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

 * Writen and verbal communication skills
 * Strong time-management.
 * An inquisitive approach to problem-solving and ability to develop concise solutions to difficult challenges.
 * You have UK security clearance at SC or above or are eligible and willing to go through clearance.

Desirable:

 * Experience in cyber security hygiene practices and cyber security technologies
 * Experience in satellite communication, optical fibre systems
 * Experience of the OSI or TCP/IP model
 * Experience configuring Syslog

## Description

* System infrastructure, and network design and commissioning (including various aspects e.g. installation, config management, patching, updates).
 * Development and maintenance of system operational procedures (including IT and security hygienic practices).
 * Effective communications with various stakeholders including programme management, external stakeholders, partners, suppliers creating and carrying out operational test procedures.
 * Training maintenance team members and operators.
 * Identify risks in a prioritised order along with implementing mitigating actions to reduce them., Hybrid, with 2-3 days working from Daintta office (London or Cheltenham) or on client site as required.