Cisco Network Engineers - Must Have Active SC - Hybrid

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for Cisco Network Engineers in Leeds for a hybrid position. This role requires extensive experience with Cisco technologies, including automation, monitoring, and management of network and security solutions. Active SC clearance is a must, and candidates will engage in various advanced network tasks to optimize and secure infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Must hold active SC clearance.
• Proven experience with Cisco technologies required.
• Expertise in network automation and troubleshooting methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Daily configuration, administration, troubleshooting for NGFW.
• Management of Cisco ISE for network security.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst Center for automation.

Skills

Cisco DNA (Automation)

Solarwinds (Monitoring)

Cisco ISE

Cisco Wireless and Firewall Management Center (FMC)

Cisco ACI (Fabric)

Tools

LogicMonitor

F5 proxies

Job description

Job Description

Role Title: Cisco Network Engineers

Location: Leeds - LS1 4AP/Hybrid - Days onsite vs home is awaiting on clarity from the client.

Duration: 29/09/2025

Rate: £489.5 Inside IR35

CONTRACTORS MUST HOLD ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE

Role Description:

Candidate needs the following skills:

• Cisco DNA (Automation) - expert
• Solarwinds (Monitoring) - expert
• Cisco ISE - intermediate
• Cisco Wireless and Firewall Management Center (FMC) - intermediate
• LogicMonitor - desirable
• Cisco ACI (Fabric) - expert
• F5 proxies - desirable

Capabilities provided must have proven experience with Cisco technologies, including:

• Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) using Firepower Management Console (FMC), with daily configuration, administration, troubleshooting, and optimization
• Cisco Services Engine (ISE) for network security and policy management, working with authentication, authorization, policy enforcement, and troubleshooting daily
• Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center) for network automation and monitoring, with hands-on experience in daily configuration, administration, patching, upgrading, and overall network automation
• Deep understanding of troubleshooting methodologies and hands-on experience with relevant industry-standard tools to diagnose, isolate, and resolve issues efficiently for network and security environments.