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

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology service provider seeks a skilled Network Engineer with expertise in Gigamon, Juniper, or Cisco to join a critical government project. This hands-on role involves configuring hardware, supporting installations, and collaborating closely with project teams to ensure successful integration within high-security environments.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Network Engineer, ideally with Cisco.
• Strong understanding of Gigamon solutions.
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot hardware issues.

Responsibilities

• Configure hardware remotely under technical lead's direction.
• Build and harden Juniper switches according to guides.
• Travel to sites to install hardware.

Skills

Network Engineering

Gigamon

Juniper

Cisco

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Job description

Network Engineer (Gigamon or Juniper or Cisco) - Must hold a valid SC Clearance

Network Engineer with Gigamon expertise to join a highly skilled team delivering a major cyber rollout 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 onboard 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 onboarding 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.

• Excellent attention to detail and documentation.

• 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.