Network Engineer (Gigamon/Juniper/Cisco) - SC CLEARED

Experis IT; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment firm is seeking a Network Engineer with expertise in Gigamon, Juniper, or Cisco to join a skilled team delivering a major cyber roll-out for a government client. This role requires active SC clearance and involves tasks like hardware configuration, installation, and support within a high-security environment. The ideal candidate has strong collaboration and technical skills. This position offers a chance to work with cutting-edge technologies on an impactful government programme.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Network Engineer focused on Cisco projects.
• Strong understanding of Gigamon solutions and on-boarding processes.
• Experience in large government programmes or high-security environments.

Responsibilities

• Remotely configure hardware under the direction of a technical team lead.
• Build and configure Juniper Switches according to detailed guides.
• Provide remote hardware support during customer testing phases.

Skills

Networking

Collaboration

Technical troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

Gigamon

Juniper

Cisco

Job description

Network Engineer (Gigamon or Juniper or Cisco) - Must hold an Active SC Clearance

A Network Engineer with Gigamon expertise to join a highly skilled team delivering a major cyber roll-out for a large government client. This is a hands‑on role working on a secure site, requiring strong technical skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work collaboratively with engineering and project teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Remotely configure hardware under the direction of a technical team lead.
• Build, configure, and harden Juniper Switches following detailed build guides.
• Build and on‑board Gigamon physical appliances to the Gigavue FM Management Server.
• Travel to customer sites to install hardware within racks.
• Provide remote hardware support during customer testing phases.
• Deliver regular progress updates to the Project Manager and technical leads.
• Ensure new hardware is successfully integrated into support processes.
• Support out‑of‑hours work where required, due to customer operational schedules.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrable experience as a Network Engineer, ideally on Cisco‑focused projects, with proven track record of implementing hardware at customer sites.
• Strong understanding of Gigamon solutions and on‑boarding processes.
• If you don't have Gigamon experience you MUST have Extensive Juniper or Cisco experience.
• Ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate effectively within a wider project team.
• Clear and professional communication skills when dealing with colleagues, management, and customers.
• Experience supporting large government programmes or high‑security environments.
• A proactive and positive approach with the ability to work independently and resolve technical issues.
• Comfortable working with minimal supervision, and able to troubleshoot and report on hardware issues and remediation steps.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high‑profile and impactful government programme, working with cutting‑edge technologies in a secure and fast‑paced environment.