DV Cleared Network Engineer

Network IT; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology staffing agency is seeking a DV Cleared Network Engineer located in the North West of the UK for a 3 to 6 month contract. The role focuses on hands-on deployment and configuration of Cisco-based network infrastructures, including Catalyst and ISE. Candidates must possess active DV Clearance and CCNP certification. This position requires both onsite and remote work, emphasizing expertise in network security and compliance within high-assurance environments.

Qualifications

• Must have active DV Clearance due to project timescales.
• CCNP certification is essential.
• Experience with design, build, and test of network systems.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure Cisco-based network infrastructure.
• Lead testing, validation, and secure commissioning of systems.
• Align technical delivery with cybersecurity frameworks.

Skills

Deploy and configure Cisco-based infrastructure

CCNP certification

Network security and compliance

Testing and validation

Implementation of NAC policies

Tools

Cisco Catalyst

Cisco DNA Center

Cisco ISE

Firewalls

Meraki

Job description

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.

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)