Senior Network Engineer - DV cleared

ZipRecruiter; Reading; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to support migration efforts. The role involves conducting discovery workshops, classifying endpoints, and developing migration strategies in a secure environment. Ideal candidates will have strong networking skills in Aruba and Cisco, along with a proven track record in public sector projects. The position offers remote working options and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Strong networking background with hands-on experience across Aruba, Cisco, and related technologies.
• Proven track record of delivering in public sector or secure environments.
• Ability to assess complex dependencies and translate findings into actionable migration phases.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct discovery workshops and data gathering across the customer environment.
• Classify and consolidate discovered endpoints by role or service.
• Group devices/endpoints in line with security guidelines and business processes.
• Develop a migration roadmap aligned with business priorities.
• Identify and prioritise business functions and services.
• Assess dependencies between systems and network requirements.
• Validate compatibility with the existing network estate.
• Define phased migration strategies to minimise operational disruption.

Skills

Aruba

Cisco

DV clearance

Job description

Job Description

Senior Network Engineer

+3 months

+DV cleared role

+Remote working

+£475 - £525 a day

Skills:

• Aruba
• Cisco
• DV clearance

We are seeking an experienced Network Consultant to join a high-profile public sector engagement. Working alongside the Project Manager and Solution Architect, you will play a key role in the discovery, classification, and consolidation of customer networks, supporting the development of a robust migration roadmap aligned to business and security priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct discovery workshops and data gathering across the customer environment.
• Classify and consolidate discovered endpoints by role or service.
• Group devices/endpoints in line with security guidelines and business processes.
• Develop a migration roadmap aligned with business priorities and technical requirements.
• Identify and prioritise business functions and services.
• Assess dependencies between systems, applications, and network requirements.
• Validate compatibility with the existing network estate.
• Define phased migration strategies to minimise operational disruption.

Skills & Experience

• Strong networking background with hands-on experience across Aruba, Cisco, and related technologies.
• Proven track record of delivering in public sector or secure environments.
• Ability to assess complex dependencies and translate findings into actionable migration phases.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively alongside project managers and solution architects.

If you'd like to discuss this role in more detail, please send your updated CV.