NETWORK ENGINEER – DV CLEARED

Searchability; Aldershot; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency is seeking a Network Engineer with active DV clearance in Aldershot. The role involves supporting secure networks, working with various technologies, and requires strong skills in network protocols. The position offers a salary range of £40,000 to £55,000 and allows for hybrid working (~3 days on site). Candidates should have experience in enterprise networks and configuration of firewalls.

Qualifications

• Active DV clearance (Developed Vetting) required.
• Experience in network configuration and monitoring is essential.
• Familiarity with software-defined or fabric-based networking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the performance, reliability, and security of secure networks.
• Work with various networking technologies including routers and firewalls.
• Design and implement network changes and upgrades.

Skills

Experience supporting enterprise networks across multiple sites

Strong understanding of core networking protocols such as OSPF and BGP

Comfortable working with WAN/LAN environments

Experience configuring firewalls and managing network security policies

Ability to work independently in a secure, fast-moving environment

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

VMware NSX

Cisco certifications

Job description

Overview

NETWORK ENGINEER – DV CLEARED

PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY FOR A NETWORK ENGINEER TO JOIN A TECHNICAL TEAM IN A SECURE ENVIRONMENT

Permanent role for a Network Engineer DV clearance required Based in Aldershot with hybrid working (~3 days per week on site) Salary from £40,000 to £55,000 Work on secure, high-impact infrastructure

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the day-to-day performance, reliability and security of secure networks
• Working with a range of networking technologies including routers, firewalls and switches
• Contributing to the design and implementation of network changes and upgrades
• Assisting with configuration, monitoring, fault resolution and testing
• Collaborating with engineers across platforms, infrastructure and security

What we’re looking for

• Experience supporting enterprise networks across multiple sites
• Strong understanding of core networking protocols such as OSPF and BGP
• Comfortable working with WAN/LAN environments
• Experience configuring firewalls and managing network security policies
• Ability to work independently in a secure, fast-moving environment
• Must hold active DV clearance (Developed Vetting)

Desirable experience

• Familiarity with software-defined or fabric-based networking
• Exposure to classified or encrypted networks
• Scripting or automation using tools like Ansible or Terraform
• Experience with virtualised network platforms (e.g. VMware NSX)
• Cisco or equivalent hands-on certifications are a bonus

To apply

Please apply online or send your CV directly to [e-mail]. For more information, feel free to call 0117 322 0516 or 07584 358 540 — I’m available outside regular hours if needed. If I miss your call, leave a message and I’ll get back to you promptly.

By applying, you give us permission to process and submit your application (if suitable) to our client for this vacancy only.

You’re also welcome to connect with me on LinkedIn — just search Will Roebuck.

KEYWORDS:
NETWORK ENGINEER / INFRASTRUCTURE / WAN / LAN / ROUTING / FIREWALL / DV CLEARED / NETWORK SECURITY / OSPF / BGP / NSX / AUTOMATION / SECURE NETWORKS