Network Engineer (Gigamon or Juniper or Cisco) SC Cleared

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy seeks a Network Engineer with Gigamon or Cisco expertise to support a critical government project. The role requires hands-on experience in configuring hardware and collaborating with project teams in a secure environment. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving in high-security settings.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Remotely configure hardware under guidance.
• Build and configure Juniper switches.
• Support customer testing phases.

Skills

Networking

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Communication

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.