Network Engineer

Damia Group; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology services firm is seeking a Network Engineer for a full-time onsite role in Barrow-in-Furness. The candidate will design, configure, and maintain network infrastructure, leveraging expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto technologies. Responsibilities include the configuration of network devices, implementation of firewalls, and compliance with security standards. Ideal candidates have strong hands-on experience and relevant Cisco or Palo Alto certifications. This position offers a competitive daily rate and a four-month contract.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies.
• Proficiency in Palo Alto firewall configuration and management.
• Expertise in switch configuration, VLAN design, and stretched VLANs.

Responsibilities

• Configure and manage Cisco switches and routers.
• Implement and maintain Palo Alto firewalls.
• Design and configure VLANs for multi-site connectivity.

Skills

Cisco networking technologies

Palo Alto firewall configuration

Switch configuration

VLAN design

Network monitoring tools

Network security principles

Education

Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or higher)

Palo Alto Networks certifications (PCNSA, PCNSE)

Job description

Network Engineer -Full onsite at BARROW IN FURNESS - 4 months - £463 per day inside IR35

Role Overview

The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, configuring, and maintaining secure, high-performance network infrastructure across enterprise environments. This role requires expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, advanced switching, and data center networking.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and manage Cisco switches, routers, and network devices.
• Implement and maintain Palo Alto firewalls and security policies.
• Design and configure VLANs and stretched VLANs for multi-site connectivity.
• Deploy and manage Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) for data center networking.
• Troubleshoot network issues and optimize performance.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with architecture and security teams to deliver robust solutions.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies.
• Proficiency in Palo Alto firewall configuration and management.
• Expertise in switch configuration, VLAN design, and stretched VLANs.
• Knowledge of Cisco ACI architecture and deployment.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Understanding of network security principles.

Security Clearance

• Must hold or be eligible to obtain SC clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or higher).
• Palo Alto Networks certifications (PCNSA, PCNSE).
• Experience in large-scale enterprise or data center environments.