Network Engineer

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  • Job type

    Contract
  • Location

    Harwell
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Infrastructure
  • Industry

    Technology & Internet Services
  • Pay

    Up to £500 Pre Day, Inside IR35

Network Engineer – Up to £500 Per Day, Inside IR35 - SC Cleared

Network Engineer

Up to £500 Per Day Inside IR35
On-Site
Harwell
3-Months Contract

SC Clearance Required

Your new company

A leading organisation based in Harwell


Your new role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Network Engineer to support and maintain a large-scale IT network infrastructure, with a focus on firewall, routing, Wi-Fi, and security systems. This role is ideal for someone with deep technical expertise and a passion for delivering secure, stable, and innovative network solutions.
You’ll play a key role in supporting WAN and LAN services, IP address management, network access control, and cloud telephony.


What you'll need to succeed

  • SC Clearance
  • Support and maintain WAN, LAN, routing, Wi-Fi, firewall, IPAM, network access control, and cloud telephony services.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure IT systems meet evolving needs.
  • Lead and contribute to network-related projects and service transitions.
  • Perform complex installations and configurations with autonomy.
  • Plan, install, and test voice and data network connections.
  • Produce high-quality documentation for system maintenance.
  • Liaise with Estates and other departments on infrastructure requirements.
  • 5+ years of experience managing Fortinet firewalls.
  • 5+ years of experience with Extreme Cloud IQ Wi-Fi or equivalent, and Clearpass or similar NAC systems.
  • 5+ years of experience in WAN/LAN routing using OSPF and BGP.
  • IPv6 implementation and support.
  • Layer 2/3 switch configuration and associated services (DNS, DHCP).
  • IP Address Management using Infoblox or equivalent.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What you'll get in return

  • Up to £500 Per Day Inside IR35


What you need to do now

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