DV Cleared Network Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading IT services company is seeking a DV Cleared Network Engineer to support a secure network project in the North West. This hands-on role involves deploying and configuring Cisco-based infrastructure, including Catalyst and Firewalls. Candidates must hold an active DV Clearance and CCNP certification with strong experience in network security compliance. The position offers a contract of 3 to 6 months with 4 days onsite and 1 day remote working.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on expertise and understanding of network security and compliance in high-assurance environments.
• Active DV clearance is essential and must be transferable.
• CCNP certification is required with design/build/test experience.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure mostly Cisco-based network infrastructure.
• Test, validate, and commission secure network solutions.
• Align technology delivery with cybersecurity standards.

Skills

Deploy and configure Cisco-based infrastructure

Lead testing, validation, and secure commissioning

Implement 802.1X, segmentation, and NAC policies

Align technical delivery with cybersecurity frameworks

CCNP certified

Active DV Clearance

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)