Network Engineer

HelloKindred; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HelloKindred in Manchester is seeking a Network Engineer to support a Network Operations Centre across complex technology landscapes. You will troubleshoot and configure enterprise networks, implement changes, and contribute to ongoing improvements across multi-site environments.

The role requires strong experience with Cisco ACI, enterprise firewalls, and Wi‑Fi technologies, plus the ability to manage RUN and project tasks in a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• Active UK SC Clearance required; MOD SC Clearance preferable.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and configure enterprise networks across complex infrastructure environments.
• Diagnose and resolve network incidents to support stable and efficient network operations.
• Implement network changes in accordance with established operational and change management processes.
• Undertake project tasks in support of internal and external Project Managers.
• Support Cisco ACI software-defined networks across multi-site and multi-pod environments.
• Support enterprise firewalls, including Palo Alto, Check Point, Cisco Firepower, Cisco ASA, and AnyConnect Remote Access.
• Support enterprise Wi-Fi technologies, including Cisco WLC and other enterprise wireless solutions.
• Troubleshoot and fault-find routing issues across BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP environments.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of networking protocols, including IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Network Operations Centre capabilities and infrastructure support practices.
• Strengthen existing technical capabilities through professional training, certifications, and practical experience.

Job description

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: 6-month initial contract Work Setup: Hybrid (3 days per week onsite) Clearance Required: Active UK SC Clearance required; MOD SC Clearance preferable

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Network Engineer with strong enterprise networking experience to support a Network Operations Centre (NOC) across complex technology landscapes. The successful candidate will provide expertise across the full lifecycle of network solutions, performing a mixture of RUN and Project activities to deliver a stable, secure, efficient, and well-managed infrastructure.

What you will do:

• Troubleshoot and configure enterprise networks across complex infrastructure environments.
• Diagnose and resolve network incidents to support stable and efficient network operations.
• Implement network changes in accordance with established operational and change management processes.
• Undertake project tasks in support of internal and external Project Managers.
• Support Cisco ACI software-defined networks across multi-site and multi-pod environments.
• Support enterprise firewalls, including Palo Alto, Check Point, Cisco Firepower, Cisco ASA, and AnyConnect Remote Access.
• Support enterprise Wi-Fi technologies, including Cisco WLC and other enterprise wireless solutions.
• Troubleshoot and fault-find routing issues across BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP environments.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of networking protocols, including IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Network Operations Centre capabilities and infrastructure support practices.
• Strengthen existing technical capabilities through professional training, certifications, and practical experience.