DV Cleared Network Engineer

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DV Cleared Network Engineer

Location: London (100% On-site)

Salary: Up to £100,000 + 10% Bonus

Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance required (10+ years UK residency essential)



About the Role

We are seeking a Network Engineer to join a global security practice delivering mission-critical infrastructure projects. This role directly supports the safety and resilience of critical national infrastructure and global defense capabilities.

Working as part of a high-performing engineering practice, you will be responsible for designing, building, testing, validating, and maintaining secure network architecture across enterprise and data center environments.



Key Responsibilities

  • Network Infrastructure Management: Accountable for system design, build, testing, validation, maintenance, and support across all network components.

  • Technology Implementation: Deploy new network technologies supporting enterprise and remote site connectivity in line with strategic customer requirements.

  • Standards & Hardware: Maintain standards for global networks (wireless, LAN, SD-WAN) and manage physical/virtual hardware setups (routers, switches, firewalls, and monitoring tools).

  • Network Security: Implement high-grade network security protocols and manage firewall/IDS/IPS configurations.



Essential Skills & Experience

  • Routing & Protocols: Deep experience with enterprise/operator-scale routing design using protocols such as OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, LDP, or RSVP.

  • LAN & Switching: Strong knowledge of LAN switching in small-to-medium enterprise and data center environments (e.g., RSTP/MSTP, LAG, MC-LAG, SPB, first-hop security).

  • Network Security: Practical expertise implementing network security standards, including MACSEC, IPSEC, and 802.1x.

  • Firewalls & Inspection: Hands-on experience with security design, firewall management, and IDS/IPS configuration.



Key Vetting Requirements

  • Must hold active Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.



Package & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary (up to £100,000 dependent on experience)

  • 10% target annual bonus

  • Outstanding pension scheme

  • Equalized family leave

  • 2 weeks paid carer's leave & holiday purchase scheme

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements

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