DV Cleared Network Engineer

Pertemps; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished recruitment agency is seeking a DV Cleared Network Engineer for an initial 3 to 6 month contract in Lancashire. This role involves hands-on deployment and configuration of Cisco-based infrastructures, including security and compliance within high-assurance environments. Candidates must have CCNP certification and active DV clearance. This is a hybrid role, requiring 4 days onsite with 1 day remote per week, offering a rate of £450 per day.

Qualifications

• Experience in deploying Cisco infrastructure including Catalyst and Firewalls.
• Ability to lead secure commissioning and validation processes.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure Cisco‑based network infrastructure.
• Lead testing and validation of network systems.
• Implement cybersecurity policies and frameworks.

Skills

Deploy and configure Cisco‑based infrastructure

Lead testing and validation

Implement 802.1X and segmentation policies

Align delivery with cybersecurity frameworks

CCNP certified

Active DV Clearance

Job description

Network IT is currently hiring for a DV Cleared Network Engineer to join our client in the North West on a 3 to 6 month initial contract, supporting the delivery of a secure network project, with Cisco based network infrastructure. This role will be incredibly hands‑on, so we will need your expertise and understanding of network security and compliance in high‑assurance environments.

You will be responsible for deploying and configuring mostly Cisco‑based network infrastructure, including but not limited to Catalyst, DNA Center, ISE, Firewalls and Meraki.

Job Details

Role: DV Cleared Network Engineer

Duration: 3‑6 months

Status: Outside IR35

Rate: £450 per day

Location: North West (Lancashire)

Working Pattern: 4 days per week onsite / 1 day remote

Key Skills

• Deploy and configure Cisco‑based infrastructure: Catalyst, DNA Center, ISE, Firewalls
• Lead testing, validation, and secure commissioning
• Implement 802.1X, segmentation, and NAC policies
• Align technical delivery with cybersecurity frameworks
• CCNP certified, with design/build/test experience
• Must have an active DV Clearance (due to timescales clearance must be active, and transferable)