Network Engineer

CIB Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment firm seeks an experienced DV Cleared Network Engineer to enhance secure data centre infrastructure. You'll be responsible for network design, implementation, and operational support. Ideal candidates have over 7 years in network engineering, active DV clearance, and proficiency with Cisco and Juniper technologies. This role involves mentoring team members and ensuring network performance and security. A dynamic environment offers the opportunity to significantly influence network operations and support project-based tasks.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in network and infrastructure engineering roles.
• Active DV Clearance required.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and support data centre network solutions.
• Audit and review existing network designs.
• Install, configure, and test network devices.
• Maintain technical documentation and standards.

Skills

Network design

Implementation and configuration

Operational support

Network performance monitoring

Team mentoring

Education

CCNA and CCNP Data Centre certifications

Tools

Cisco switches

Juniper routers

Fortinet firewalls

Job description

Experienced DV ClearedNetwork Engineer needed to support and enhance secure data centre infrastructure. You'll be responsible for network design, implementation, configuration, and ongoing support, including operational and project-based tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and support data centre network solutions

Audit and review existing and new network designs

Install, configure, and test switches, firewalls, and routers

Maintain technical documentation and adhere to standards

Monitor and improve network performance and security

Provide mentoring and technical support to team members

7+ years in network and infrastructure engineering roles

Active DV Clearance

Strong hands-on experience with:

Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls

Juniper routers and Fortinet firewalls

Cisco-to-HPE server integration

CCNA and CCNP Data Centre certifications (preferably with DCACI)

Data migration and implementation project experience

Team leadership or mentoring

Network monitoring tools, VoIP, and video conferencing

Network hardening, PKI, and encryption knowledge

Scripting, automation, and virtualisation experience

ITIL change management and service desk familiarity

Load balancing, failover testing, and documentation skills