Network Engineer

Peaple Talent; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Peaple Talent represents a Bristol-based defence firm seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement and support enterprise network solutions across physical and software-defined networks in secure environments.

You will monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability while managing VPNs, remote access and wireless networks, in a role requiring DV clearance and hands-on networking experience in enterprise-scale settings.

Qualifications

• DV clearance required.
• Strong networking experience in enterprise-scale environments.
• Hands-on with both physical infrastructure and software-defined networks.
• Experience with high availability and resilience concepts.
• Familiar with network monitoring tools such as Wireshark.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support enterprise network solutions.
• Work across routers, switches, servers and SDN.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, ensure high availability.
• Manage VPNs, remote access and wireless networks.

Skills

Networking

Security clearance

Troubleshooting

Tools

Wireshark

VPNs

Job description

We are supporting a Bristol based defence firm who are looking to onboard a Network Engineer.

With a sterling reputation, diverse practice areas, and a commitment to innovation, they offer a unique platform for your career growth with in-depth training and supporting qualifications.

You will be supporting secure, high-impact defence projects. You’ll work across both physical and software-defined networks, helping design, build and maintain resilient infrastructure in highly secure environments.

Role

• Designing, implementing and supporting enterprise network solutions
• Working across routers, switches, servers and software-defined networks
• Monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues and ensuring high availability
• Managing VPNs, remote access and wireless networks

Candidate

• Must be DV Clearable
• Strong experience in networking roles
• Strong hands-on experience with both physical infrastructure (routers, switches, servers) and software-defined networking
• Experience working within enterprise-scale network environments
• Solid understanding of Layer 2 / Layer 3 networking concepts
• Knowledge of high availability and resilience protocols
• Experience with next-generation firewalls
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools
• Strong troubleshooting skills using tools such as Wireshark
• Experience with VPNs and remote access solutions