DV Cleared Network Engineer

X4 Technology; England; On-site; GBP 73,800 - 110,700; Full time

Job summary

A technology consultancy firm is seeking a DV-cleared Network Engineer for a contract role focusing on network automation and secure infrastructure. This position requires active DV Clearance and offers a chance to work on high-impact government projects. Responsibilities include managing networks using Cisco and Juniper technologies, and leveraging tools for diagnostics. Applicants must have CCNP Enterprise certification and relevant experience in network engineering.

Qualifications

• Active DV Clearance is mandatory.
• CCNP Enterprise certification including ENCOR 350-401 required.
• Experience with network automation and secure infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver robust network automation using Ansible, Python, and PowerShell.
• Maintain Campus Area Networks (CAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN).
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco and Juniper firewalls.

Skills

Network automation

Active DV Clearance

Expertise in Cisco technologies

Expertise in Juniper technologies

Ansible

Python

PowerShell

Education

CCNP Enterprise certification

Tools

Cisco Catalyst

Cisco and Juniper firewalls

PRTG

SolarWinds

ELK Stack

Wireshark

Job description

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Principal Consultant | Head of Consultancy & Solutions | Empowering Teams through Digital Transformation

DV-Cleared Network Engineer – Contract (3–6 Months, Outside IR35)

We’re seeking a DV-cleared Network Engineer to join a high-impact government project, focusing on network automation and secure infrastructure. This is a 3–6 month contract role, outside IR35, offering an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of secure network engineering.

DV-Cleared Network Engineer Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver robust network automation using Ansible, Python, PowerShell, and APIs
• Maintain and support complex Campus Area Networks (CAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN)
• Utilise Cisco Catalyst Centre for network management and monitoring
• Configure, secure, and troubleshoot Cisco and Juniper firewalls
• Leverage tools like PRTG, SolarWinds, ELK Stack, Wireshark for diagnostics and performance tuning
• Design and support protocols/technologies: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, DMVPN, GRE, IPSEC, VLANs, Trunking, Spanning Tree

DV-Cleared Network Engineer Required Skills & Certifications:

• Active DV Clearance (mandatory – no sponsorship or clearance support)
• CCNP Enterprise certification (including ENCOR 350-401, ideally ENARSI 300-410)
• Expertise with both Cisco and Juniper firewall technologies

DV-Cleared Network Engineer Desirable skills:

• CCNA/CCNP Security or Juniper JNCIA/JNCIS certifications
• Experience with IP cryptography
• Familiarity with Cisco CUCM & Unified Communications technologies
• Experience working with Oracle ECB/SBC#
• Start Date: ASAP
• Length: 3–6 months (potential to extend)
• Location: On-site at secure UK facility (no remote option)

If you're a skilled Network Engineer with active DV clearance and a passion for automation, we want to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Information Services

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