DV Cleared Network Engineer

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DV Cleared Network Engineer

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Location: London (100% On-site)

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Salary: Up to £100,000 + 10% Bonus

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Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance required (10+ years UK residency essential)

About the Role\n

We are seeking a Network Engineer to join a global security practice delivering mission-critical infrastructure projects. This role directly supports the safety and resilience of critical national infrastructure and global defense capabilities.

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Working as part of a high-performing engineering practice, you will be responsible for designing, building, testing, validating, and maintaining secure network architecture across enterprise and data center environments.

Key Responsibilities\n
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  Network Infrastructure Management: Accountable for system design, build, testing, validation, maintenance, and support across all network components.

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  Technology Implementation: Deploy new network technologies supporting enterprise and remote site connectivity in line with strategic customer requirements.

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  Standards & Hardware: Maintain standards for global networks (wireless, LAN, SD-WAN) and manage physical/virtual hardware setups (Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and monitoring tools).

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  Network Security: Implement high-grade network security protocols and manage Firewall/IDS/IPS configurations.

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\nEssential Skills & Experience\n
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  Routing & Protocols: Deep experience with enterprise/operator-scale routing design using protocols such as OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, LDP, or RSVP.

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  LAN & Switching: Strong knowledge of LAN switching in small-to-medium enterprise and data center environments (eg, RSTP/MSTP, LAG, MC-LAG, SPB, first-hop security).

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  Network Security: Practical expertise implementing network security standards, including MACSEC, IPSEC, and 802.1x.

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  Firewalls & Inspection: Hands-on experience with security design, Firewall management, and IDS/IPS configuration.

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\nKey Vetting Requirements\n
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  Must hold active Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.

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\nPackage & Benefits\n
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  Competitive base salary (up to £100,000 dependent on experience)

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  10% target annual bonus

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  Outstanding pension scheme

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  Equalized family leave

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  2 weeks paid carer's leave & holiday purchase scheme

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*Rates depend on experience and client requirements