DV Cleared Network Engineer

Salt Creating Futures Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary up to £100,000

Bonus 10%

Pension scheme

Leave & holidays

Job summary

Salt Creating Futures Ltd in London is seeking a Network Engineer with active DV clearance to join a global security practice delivering mission-critical infrastructure projects. You will design, build, test, validate and maintain secure network architectures across enterprise and data center environments, ensuring resilience and security for critical national infrastructure.

The role is 100% on-site in London with a base salary up to £100,000 and a 10% annual bonus, plus an outstanding pension

Qualifications

• Active DV clearance required.
• 10+ years UK residency essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, validate and maintain secure network architectures across enterprise and data center environments.
• Deploy new network technologies supporting enterprise and remote site connectivity.
• Maintain standards for global networks and manage hardware setups (routers, switches, firewalls, monitoring tools).
• Implement high-grade network security protocols and manage firewall/IDS/IPS configurations.

Skills

Routing & Protocols

LAN & Switching

Network Security

Firewalls & Inspection

Job description

DV Cleared Network Engineer Location:London (100% On-site)

Salary:Up to £100,000 + 10% Bonus

Security Clearance:Active DV Clearance required (10+ years UK residency essential)

About the Role We are seeking aNetwork Engineerto join a global security practice delivering mission-critical infrastructure projects. This role directly supports the safety and resilience of critical national infrastructure and global defense capabilities.

Working as part of a high-performing engineering practice, you will be responsible for designing, building, testing, validating, and maintaining secure network architecture across enterprise and data center environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Infrastructure Management:Accountable for system design, build, testing, validation, maintenance, and support across all network components.
• Technology Implementation:Deploy new network technologies supporting enterprise and remote site connectivity in line with strategic customer requirements.
• Standards & Hardware:Maintain standards for global networks (wireless, LAN, SD-WAN) and manage physical/virtual hardware setups (routers, switches, firewalls, and monitoring tools).
• Network Security:Implement high-grade network security protocols and manage firewall/IDS/IPS configurations.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Routing & Protocols:Deep experience with enterprise/operator-scale routing design using protocols such as OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, LDP, or RSVP.
• LAN & Switching:Strong knowledge of LAN switching in small-to-medium enterprise and data center environments (e.g., RSTP/MSTP, LAG, MC-LAG, SPB, first-hop security).
• Network Security:Practical expertise implementing network security standards, including MACSEC, IPSEC, and 802.1x.
• Firewalls & Inspection:Hands-on experience with security design, firewall management, and IDS/IPS configuration.

Key Vetting Requirements

• Must hold activeDeveloped Vetting (DV)security clearance.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive base salary (up to£100,000dependent on experience)
• 10% target annual bonus
• Outstanding pension scheme
• Equalized family leave
• 2 weeks paid carer’s leave & holiday purchase scheme