Senior Network Engineer

Network Engineer - Cisco
Contract | 12 months initial
Location: Bradford
Rate: Up to £400 per day outside IR35
Clearance: SC Clearance

I'm currently recruiting for a Network Engineer to join a specialist team supporting a large-scale public sector network environment.

You'll work across complex Cisco infrastructure, supporting WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, VPN and data centre connectivity, while contributing to wider technology projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Cisco ACI, Nexus and Catalyst switching environments
• Manage Cisco and Check Point Firewalls, VPNs and network security
• Support WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, WLCs, APNs and data centre connectivity
• Work with Azure/O365 connectivity, Load Balancers and IPAM
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues
• Contribute to local, regional and national network projects

Required Experience:

• Strong Network Engineering experience, ideally with Cisco CCNP or equivalent
• Good knowledge of BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP, VLANs, STP, NAT/PAT and IPSec
• Experience with Cisco/Check Point Firewalls and network security
• Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, VoIP/SIP and PKI
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills

Desirable:

• CCNP certification or equivalent
• Experience within public sector, government, defence or other secure environments
• Experience with Cisco ACI and cloud connectivity

Clearance Requirements:
Active SC Clearance