High Level Clearance Network Engineer

LA International; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT Consultancy, LA International, seeks a skilled Network Engineer for an onsite role in Basingstoke. The position involves providing technical support and configuring networking components, with a strong emphasis on security protocols. Applicants should have extensive experience in network systems and relevant Cisco or Juniper certifications. The role requires effective communication to understand client needs and commitments to deliver against strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant network experience in information security/technology focusing on networking.
• Experience with Cisco or Juniper switching & wireless, and Security.
• Hands-on experience in designing, configuring, and troubleshooting networks.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for networking components.
• Manage patching cycles, product updates, Firewall, Switch, and Router Configuration.
• Deliver against deadlines and agreed SLA targets.

Skills

Network design and configuration

Troubleshooting

Communication

Ownership of tasks

Education

Cisco CCNP or multiple CCNAs

Job description

NETWORK ENGINEER - DV CLEARED
INSIDE IR35
5 DAYS PER WEEK REQUIRED ONSITE IN BASINGSTOKE
6 MONTHS +

Our client are seeking an experienced network engineer, to provide technical support for all networking components. Including, but not limited to, patching cycles, product updates, Firewall Configuration, Switch and Router Configuration.

Qualifications / Skills & Experience:
* 5 years of relevant Network experience within information security/technology focused on networking.
* Cisco or Juniper switching & wireless, and Security.
* Cisco or Juniper certification including Cisco CCNP or multiple CCNAs across Network technologies/areas.
* Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships to understand client requirements.
* Ability to deliver against deadlines and agreed SLA targets.
* Ability to take ownership of an issue or task and see it through to completion.
* Previous troubleshooting and support experience.
* Hands on experience in designing, configuring and troubleshooting Cisco or Juniper networks


Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.