SC Cleared Network Engineer

SCC Flex (Flexible Resourcing); Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 98,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SCC Flex (Flexible Resourcing) in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a hands-on Network Engineer for a 3-month contract. You will provide onsite support for our network infrastructure across multiple sites, focusing on physical installations, wireless services, security, and incident resolution.

The role requires travel to supported sites, with experience in Cisco ACI, Meraki, ASA/Palo Alto firewalls, VPNs, and SolarWinds monitoring.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with enterprise LAN/WAN networks and patching.
• Experience with racking, cabling, patching, and cabinet upgrades.
• Experience conducting wireless surveys using Ekahau tools.
• Knowledge of Cisco SDA/ISE and Meraki wireless solutions.
• Experience with Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Meraki firewalls, and VPN configs.
• Familiarity with F5 load balancing and SolarWinds monitoring.
• Ability to travel regularly to supported sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical network activities including racking, cabling, patching, cabinet upgrades, and patch panel management.
• Support LAN/WAN infrastructure, switching, routing, and network troubleshooting.
• Conduct wireless surveys and wireless leakage surveys using Ekahau tools.
• Install and support network hardware, including switches, firewalls, and related infrastructure.
• Administer Cisco ACI environments with physical switch installations and related maintenance.
• Manage firewall platforms (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Meraki) including VPN config and access control.
• Support F5 load balancing within the Aqua network environment.
• Travel to supported sites to diagnose and resolve network issues.

Skills

LAN/WAN

Routing

Switching

Wireless surveys

Cisco ACI

Firewalls

VPN

Troubleshooting

Site travel

Tools

Ekahau

Cisco ASA

Palo Alto

Meraki

F5

SolarWinds

Cisco SDA

Cisco ISE

Catalyst Center

Avaya

Job description

SC Cleared Network Engineer - 3 months Contract – £400/day via umbrella company – onsite Barrow-in-Furness – SCC FLEX CONTRACT

We are looking for a hands‑on Network Engineer to provide onsite support for our network infrastructure across multiple locations. This role focuses on physical network installations, wireless services, network security, and operational support, including incident resolution, technology refreshes, and project delivery. Regular travel to supported sites will be required.

Your responsibilities as a Network Engineer:

Perform physical network activities including racking, cabling, patching, cabinet upgrades, and patch panel management. Support LAN/WAN infrastructure, switching, routing, and network troubleshooting. Conduct wireless surveys and wireless leakage surveys using Ekahau tools. Install and support network hardware, including switches, firewalls, and associated infrastructure. Administer and maintain Cisco ACI environments, including physical switch installations, battery/PSU replacements, SFP replacements, and fibre testing. Manage firewall platforms including Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, and Meraki, including VPN configuration and access control. Support F5 load balancing services within the Aqua network environment. Support Cisco SDA, Cisco ISE, Cisco Wi‑Fi, and Meraki Wi‑Fi solutions. Administer and maintain Avaya telephony infrastructure, gateways, and frame room environments. Manage Catapan encryptors, including configuration, maintenance, and key management processes. Monitor network performance using SolarWinds and assist with incident, change, project, and technology refresh activities. Travel to supported sites to diagnose and resolve network issues affecting routers, switches, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, and encryption devices.

As a suitable Network Engineer, you will have:

Experience supporting enterprise LAN/WAN networks, routing, switching, and network patching. Hands‑on experience with physical racking, cabling, patching, cabinet upgrades, and patch panel management. Experience conducting wireless surveys using Ekahau survey tools. Knowledge of Cisco networking technologies including Cisco SDA, Cisco ISE, and Catalyst Center. Experience with Cisco and Meraki wireless solutions. Experience administering Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, and Meraki firewalls. Experience supporting Cisco ACI environments and network hardware installations. Familiarity with F5 load balancing technologies. Experience supporting Avaya telephony systems and infrastructure. Knowledge of network encryption devices and key management processes. Experience using SolarWinds or similar network monitoring tools. Understanding of Cisco Smart Licensing. Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills. Full driving licence and willingness to travel regularly to supported sites.

If you are a results‑driven Network Engineer with a passion for your work, we want to hear from you. Immediate start. References required.

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