Cisco Network Engineer - SC CLEARED

Square One Resources Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Square One Resources Ltd is seeking experienced Cisco Network Engineers for a contract position focused on delivering advanced network solutions. The role involves managing Cisco environments with an emphasis on automation, security, and performance monitoring. Candidates should have substantial experience with various Cisco tools and a demonstrated ability to resolve complex network issues effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience with SolarWinds for monitoring.
• Deep understanding of Cisco DNA for automation.
• Experience with Cisco ACI for managing infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Configure, administer, and troubleshoot Cisco Next-Generation Firewalls.
• Manage and automate network operations using Cisco DNA Centre.
• Collaborate with other teams for seamless and secure network infrastructure.

Skills

Cisco ISE

Cisco DNA

Cisco ACI

SolarWinds

Firewall management

Job description

Job Title: Cisco Network Engineers
Location: Leeds | Hybrid (Onsite requirements to be confirmed).
Salary/Rate: £400 - £500
Start Date: 23/06/2025
Job Type: Contract (3 Month Engagement)

Active SC Clearance Required


Role Overview:

We are seeking experienced Cisco Network Engineers to join a high-profile programme delivering cutting-edge network infrastructure solutions. You will be responsible for managing, configuring, and optimising Cisco network environments, with a strong focus on automation, security, and performance monitoring.


Key Responsibilities:

• Configure, administer, troubleshoot, and optimise Cisco Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) via Firepower Management Console (FMC).
• Administer and maintain Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), supporting network access control, authentication, policy enforcement, and issue resolution.
• Manage and automate network operations using Cisco Catalyst Centre (DNA Centre), including patching, upgrading, and daily administration.
• Utilise strong troubleshooting methodologies with industry-standard diagnostic tools to resolve complex network and security issues.
• Collaborate with other technical teams to ensure seamless, secure, and highly available network infrastructure.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• SolarWinds (Monitoring): Proven hands-on experience in configuration, customisation, and optimisation.
• Cisco DNA (Automation): Deep understanding of intent-based networking and automation workflows.
• Cisco ACI (Fabric): Experience deploying and managing application-centric infrastructure.
• Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine): Working knowledge of identity-based access control.
• Cisco FMC (Firewall Management Centre): Familiarity with managing Cisco firewalls and wireless solutions via FMC.
• Demonstrated ability to work in high-stress, real-life support environments, ensuring system stability and issue resolution.
• Experience in delivering infrastructure changes outside of business hours, in secure data centre environments.

Desirable (Not Essential):

• LogicMonitor - Familiarity with the platform for monitoring hybrid infrastructure.
• F5 Proxies - Exposure to managing or integrating with F5 devices.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.


Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.