SC Cleared Network Engineer

SCC; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 19,188,000 - 21,218,000; Full time

Job summary

SCC is seeking a hands-on Network Engineer to provide onsite support for our network infrastructure across multiple locations, with travel to supported sites. The role focuses on physical installations, wireless services, network security, and operational support, including incident resolution and project delivery.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with racking, cabling, Cisco ACI, Meraki, firewalls (ASA/Palo Alto), F5, VPNs, and Ekahau surveys, and holds active SC clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise LAN/WAN networks with routing and switching.
• Hands-on physical racking, cabling, patching and cabinet upgrades.
• Experience conducting wireless surveys with Ekahau.
• Knowledge of Cisco SDA/ISE and Meraki wireless solutions.
• Experience with Cisco ASA, Palo Alto and Meraki firewalls.
• Familiarity with F5 load balancing technologies.
• Experience with Avaya telephony systems.
• Knowledge of encryption devices and key management.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical network activities including racking, cabling, patching, cabinet upgrades.
• Support LAN/WAN infrastructure, switching, routing, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct wireless surveys and leakage surveys using Ekahau tools.
• Install and support network hardware including switches, firewalls and related infra.
• Administer Cisco ACI environments with switch installations and fibre testing.
• Manage firewall platforms (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Meraki) including VPN config.
• Support F5 load balancing within Aqua network environment.
• Support Cisco SDA/ISE/Wi‑Fi and Meraki Wi‑Fi solutions.
• Administer Avaya telephony infrastructure and gateways.
• Handle encryption devices and key management processes.
• Monitor network performance with SolarWinds and assist with incidents and changes.
• Travel to sites to diagnose and resolve issues.

Skills

LAN/WAN support

Cisco networking

Firewall management

Wireless surveys

Cisco ACI

Meraki

Palo Alto

F5 load balancer

Avaya telephony

VPN configuration

Encryption devices

SolarWinds

Cabling & racking

Driving license

SC Clearance

Tools

Ekahau

Cisco Catalyst Center

SolarWinds Monitoring

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.
• Active SC Clearance

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