Senior Network Engineer

Tektora Limited; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tektora Limited in Farnborough is seeking a DV-cleared Network Engineer / Technical Consultant to join an established IT consultancy. You will be hands-on with routing, switching and secure networks, while contributing to design and consultancy-style delivery.

The role covers BAU support, project-based network design, SD-WAN deployments and close collaboration with clients. On-site work every weekday and a requirement for active DV clearance are essential.

Qualifications

• Active DV Clearance is required.
• CCNA or CCNP certification, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Good understanding of routing, switching and secure network environments.
• Experience as Network Engineer, Network Consultant or Technical Consultant.
• Comfortable working on site 5 days per week in Farnborough.
• Ability to deliver both hands-on delivery and design-focused work.
• Experience in defence, government or secure environments.
• Experience supporting complex enterprise or managed service networks.
• Exposure to high-assurance or highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on network support, troubleshooting and implementation.
• Support the design and delivery of secure network solutions.
• Work across Cisco networking environments.
• Support SD-WAN deployments and wider network transformation projects.
• Act as a technical consultant across customer environments.
• Collaborate with internal teams and end clients to deliver robust network solutions.
• Produce technical documentation where required.

Skills

DV clearance

Cisco networking

SD-WAN

Network design

On-site availability

Defence/government experience

Enterprise networks

High-assurance environments

Tools

Cisco equipment

SD-WAN platforms

Job description

Working Pattern: 5 days per week on site

Clearance: Active DV Clearance required

Salary: Depending on experience

Company: Tektora, supporting an established IT Consultancy

Tektora are supporting an established IT Consultancy who are looking to add a DV Cleared Network Engineer / Technical Consultant to their team in Farnborough.

This role would suit someone who enjoys being hands-on technically, but also wants exposure to design, consultancy-style delivery and customer-facing technical work. You will be supporting secure, complex network environments, helping with both BAU support and project-based network design and implementation.

The Role

You will be involved in:

• Hands-on network support, troubleshooting and implementation
• Supporting the design and delivery of secure network solutions
• Working across Cisco networking environments
• Supporting SD-WAN deployments and wider network transformation projects
• Acting as a technical consultant across customer environments
• Working closely with internal teams and end clients to deliver robust network solutions
• Producing technical documentation where required

Key Experience Required

• Active DV Clearance
• CCNA or CCNP certification, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Good understanding of routing, switching and secure network environments
• Previous experience in a Network Engineer, Network Consultant or Technical Consultant role
• Comfortable working on site 5 days per week in Farnborough
• Ability to support both hands-on delivery and design-focused work
• Experience working within defence, government or secure environments
• Experience supporting complex enterprise or managed service networks
• Exposure to high-assurance or highly regulated environments

Interested?

Tektora are looking to speak with DV Cleared Network Engineers who are interested in a hands-on, technical consultancy-style role with strong Cisco and SD-WAN exposure.