Network Engineer

Experis - ManpowerGroup; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in consulting and technology is looking for a Network Engineer to design, configure, and maintain secure network infrastructure. Located in Barrow-in-Furness, this role requires expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto technologies. Key tasks include managing network devices, implementing security policies, and ensuring high-performance connectivity. Candidates must hold or be eligible for SC clearance and have relevant certifications. Competitive daily rate offered for this 6-month role.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies.
• Proficiency in Palo Alto firewall configuration and management.
• Knowledge of Cisco ACI architecture and deployment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cisco networking technologies

Palo Alto firewall configuration

Switch configuration

VLAN design

Troubleshooting tools

Network security principles

Education

Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or higher)

Palo Alto Networks certifications (PCNSA, PCNSE)

Job description

Role Title: Network Engineer

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Barrow In Furness

Rate: £505 Per Day - Umbrella only

Active SC Required

Would you like to join a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation?

Our client is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms.

Role purpose / summary

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.
• Must be UK British National (not dual passport holder).
• Ability to work with sensitive and classified information in compliance with government and organizational security policies.

Additional Requirements

• Will require on-site work at customer location in Barrow-in-Furness as part of project delivery.
• Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or higher).
• Palo Alto Networks certifications (PCNSA, PCNSE).
• Experience in large-scale enterprise or data center environments.
• All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!