Senior Network Designer - DV Cleared

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Network Design Engineer to join a secure Defence and National Security programme in the UK. This role requires an active DV clearance and strong expertise with Cisco and Juniper technologies. The successful candidate will design and implement secure network solutions, produce documentation, troubleshoot issues, and support project milestones. Strong communication skills and knowledge of network security protocols are essential. Join an innovative team to support mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in designing and supporting secure enterprise networks.
• Proficient in troubleshooting complex network issues across multiple vendors.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy network solutions for secure environments.
• Produce design documentation and support governance reviews.
• Resolve complex network issues working with various stakeholders.

Skills

Cisco technologies

Juniper technologies

Routing protocols

VPNs

Network security controls

Strong design skills

Communication skills

Education

CCNA Certification

CCNP Certification

JNCIS-ENT Certification

Tools

Visio

SolarWinds

Nagios

Job description

Network Design Engineer

Must have an Active DV Clearance

An opportunity has arisen for a Network Design Engineer to join a secure Defence and National Security programme, delivering medium and large scale network solutions across mission critical environments. This role is suited to a capable network professional who can design, implement, and support secure enterprise networks while working collaboratively across multi skilled teams.

About the Role – Network Design Engineer

• As a Network Design Engineer, you will design, configure, and deploy network solutions that meet business and technical requirements across secure environments.

• You will produce design documentation, support governance reviews, and provide hands on implementation and troubleshooting support.

• The role involves supporting project milestones, ensuring effective handover to service, and resolving complex network issues across multiple vendors and domains.

• You will work with stakeholders, assist with performance testing, and contribute to automation and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For – Network Design Engineer

• Strong experience with Cisco and Juniper technologies, with certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or JNCIS-ENT.

• Knowledge of routing protocols, VRFs, VPNs, IDS, IPS, and network security controls.

• Experience with F5, Cisco Secure Firewall, and Gigamon.

• Strong design and troubleshooting background across enterprise and multi vendor networks.

• Understanding of TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, VLANs, and data centre networking.

• Experience using tools such as Visio, SolarWinds, and Nagios.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to document solutions and collaborate with stakeholders.

Support secure and high assurance network services as a Network Design Engineer.

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