Network Engineer | Onsite | SC | £500 Inside

Layer7; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK technology firm is looking for an experienced Network Engineer to join their team in Cumbria. The ideal candidate will design, configure, and maintain secure network infrastructure, focusing on Cisco and Palo Alto technologies. Responsibilities include managing switches and firewalls and ensuring compliance with security standards. Candidates must have strong hands-on experience in networking, along with relevant certifications. This role requires full onsite presence only. Competitive daily rate offered.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Cisco networking technologies required.
• Proficiency in Palo Alto Firewalls necessary.
• Expertise in VLAN design and configuration required.

Responsibilities

• Configure and manage Cisco Switches and Routers.
• Implement and maintain Palo Alto Firewalls.
• Ensure compliance with security standards.

Skills

Cisco networking technologies

Palo Alto Firewall configuration

Switch configuration

VLAN design

Network monitoring tools

Education

Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or higher)

Palo Alto Networks certifications (PCNSA, PCNSE)

Job description

Location: Full Onsite - Cumbria

Duration: 6 months
Rate: £500 per day
Clearance: SC clearance. UK British Nationals only

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design, configure, and maintain secure, high-performance network infrastructure within an enterprise environment. This role demands strong expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, advanced switching, and data centre networking.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and manage Cisco Switches, Routers, and network devices.
• Implement and maintain Palo Alto Firewalls and security policies.
• Design and configure VLANs and stretched VLANs for multi-site connectivity.
• Deploy and manage Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) for data centre networking.
• Troubleshoot network issues and optimise performance.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with architecture and security teams to deliver robust solutions.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies.
• Proficiency in Palo Alto Firewall configuration and management.
• Expertise in switch configuration, VLAN design, and stretched VLANs.
• Knowledge of Cisco ACI architecture and deployment.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Understanding of network security principles.

Additional Requirements

• Full onsite presence at Barrow-in-Furness location.
• Ability to work with sensitive and classified information in compliance with government and organisational security policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or higher).
• Palo Alto Networks certifications (PCNSA, PCNSE).
• Experience in large-scale enterprise or data centre environments.