Network Engineer

Sanderson Government & Defence; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence supplier seeks a Network Engineer based in Basingstoke. This role involves supporting critical projects and requires a solid understanding of Juniper or Cisco technologies. The position also requires CCNA level qualification and eligibility for DV Security Clearance, with a supportive company culture emphasizing respect and equality.

Qualifications

• Experience with either Juniper or Cisco required.
• Must obtain DV Security Clearance, with a lead time of 3-6 months.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of critical programmes across sectors.
• Work on-site in Basingstoke with some flexible working.

Skills

Project-based understanding of Juniper or Cisco

Client-focused environment

Willingness to learn sector-specific technologies

Education

CCNA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Network Engineer

Salary to £55,000 plus package up to £66,000

Basingstoke site - some hybrid working

Must be eligible for DV Security Clearance

Sanderson Government and Defence are supporting a major supplier to the UK MoD and wider government in their search for a Network Engineer to support a variety of critical programmes across the sector.

You will be based on site in Basingstoke with some work from home where possible taking into account project requirements.

You will also be required to obtain DV Security Clearance, this will be sponsored by the client, however this will neccessitate a lead time of approximately 3-6 months. Please consider how this would work with your circumstances.

As this role is intended to across multiple programmes, the client is open minded in terms of your technical skillset. There are however a couple of requirements as follows:

• Project based (i.e not just BAU) understanding of EITHER Juniper or Cisco
• CCNA level qualification or another vendor's equivalent
• An understanding of a client focussed environment
• A willingness to pick up client and sector specific technologies as required

This would be a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to move forwards in their career and who has an interest in this sector.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.