DV Cleared Network Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment firm is seeking a DV Cleared Network Engineer for a 3-6 month contract in the North West of England. The role involves deploying and configuring Cisco-based network infrastructure, leading testing and validation, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity frameworks. Candidates must possess an active DV Clearance and CCNP certification, along with experience in high-assurance environments. The position offers a competitive rate of £450 per day with a hybrid working pattern.

Qualifications

• Must have active DV Clearance due to project requirements.
• CCNP certification is necessary with experience in design, build, and test.
• Experience in high-assurance environments and network security.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure Cisco-based network infrastructure.
• Lead testing, validation, and commissioning of network systems.
• Implement cybersecurity policies and ensure compliance.

Skills

Deploy and configure Cisco-based infrastructure

Lead testing and validation

Implement 802.1X and NAC policies

Align technical delivery with cybersecurity frameworks

CCNP certified

Active DV Clearance

Tools

Catalyst

DNA Center

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)