SC Cleared Network Engineer

fortice; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Network Engineer to design, configure, and maintain secure network infrastructure in Barrow-in-Furness. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, with strong hands-on experience in configuring routers, switches, and managing firewalls. This role demands the ability to collaborate effectively with teams to ensure compliance with security standards. Applicants must be eligible for SC clearance and be UK British Nationals.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies.
• Proficiency in Palo Alto Firewall configuration and management.
• Understanding of network security principles.

Responsibilities

• Configure and manage Cisco Switches, Routers, and network devices.
• Implement and maintain Palo Alto Firewalls and security policies.
• Design and configure VLANs for multi-site connectivity.

Skills

Cisco networking technologies

Palo Alto Firewall configuration

Switch configuration

VLAN design

Network monitoring tools

Network security principles

Education

Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or higher)

Palo Alto Networks certifications (PCNSA, PCNSE)

Job description

Network Engineer

Job Title: Network Engineer

Location: Full onsite, Barrow-in-Furness

Duration: 24/04/2026

Role Overview

The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, configuring, and maintaining secure, high-performance network infrastructure across enterprise environments. This role requires expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, advanced switching, and data center 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 center networking.
• Troubleshoot network optimize 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.

Security Clearance

• Must hold or be eligible to obtain SC clearance.
• Must be UK British National (not dual passport holder).
• Ability to work with sensitive and classified information in compliance with government and organizational security policies.

Additional Requirements

Will require on-site work at customer location in Barrow‑in‑Furness as part of project delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

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