Cisco Network Engineer - MUST BE SC CLEARED - Barrow In Furness, Cumbria - 4 MONTHS+

Octopus Computer Associates; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy is urgently seeking a Cisco Network Engineer for a four-month project in Barrow-in-Furness, England. Candidates must hold an active SC clearance and be UK nationals. The role involves designing and maintaining secure network infrastructure using Cisco and Palo Alto technologies. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Cisco networking and must be able to work with sensitive information. Immediate interviews available.

Qualifications

• Must hold SC clearance and be a UK British National.
• Strong experience in secure networking required.
• Ability to work with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain network infrastructure.
• Configure Cisco and Palo Alto devices.
• Troubleshoot network performance issues.

Skills

Cisco networking technologies

Palo Alto Firewall configuration

Switch configuration

VLAN design

Network monitoring tools

Network security principles

Education

Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or higher)

Palo Alto Networks certifications (PCNSA, PCNSE)

Job description

Cisco Network Engineer - MUST BE SC CLEARED - Barrow in Furness, Cumbria - 4 MONTHS+

Blue chip client is urgently looking for a Cisco Network Engineer

Description

CONTRACTOR MUST HOLD MOD SC CLEARENCE OR SC CLEARANCE (ACTIVE) AND BE A SOLE UK NATIONAL (ONLY UK NATIONALITY)

Role Title

Network Engineer

Location

Full onsite - BARROW IN FURNESS - Cumbria

Role Overview

The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, configuring, and maintaining secure, high-performance network infrastructure across enterprise environments. This role requires expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, advanced switching, and data center networking.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and manage Cisco Switches, Routers, and network devices.
• Implement and maintain Palo Alto Firewalls and security policies.
• Design and configure VLANs and stretched VLANs for multi-site connectivity.
• Deploy and manage Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) for data center networking.
• Troubleshoot network issues and optimize performance.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with architecture and security teams to deliver robust solutions.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies.
• Proficiency in Palo Alto Firewall configuration and management.
• Expertise in switch configuration, VLAN design, and stretched VLANs.
• Knowledge of Cisco ACI architecture and deployment.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Understanding of network security principles.

Security Clearance

• Must hold SC clearance
• Must be UK British National (not dual passport holder)
• Ability to work with sensitive and classified information in compliance with government and organizational security policies.

Additional Requirements

Will require on-site work at customer location in Barrow-in-Furness as part of project delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or higher).
• Palo Alto Networks certifications (PCNSA, PCNSE).
• Experience in large-scale enterprise or data center environments.

Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client