NETWORK ENGINEER x3
£550 - £600 per day Inside IR35
Location - Reading, 5 days per week On-Site
Clearance Level Required - Developed Vetting (DV)
About the Role
We are recruiting multiple DV Cleared Network Engineers to support a high-security programme based onsite in Reading. These roles are ideal for experienced network professionals with strong hands-on capability in Palo Alto, Juniper, and Cisco ISE technologies. You will be joining a dynamic engineering team working on secure, business-critical infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
*Design, implement, and support secure network solutions across complex environments.
*Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Palo Alto firewalls, including security policies and Panorama management.
*Support and maintain Juniper networks, including routing, switching, and security appliances.
*Administer and optimise Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for network access control.
*Perform network performance analysis, diagnostics, and problem resolution.
*Maintain documentation, network diagrams, and configuration standards.
*Work collaboratively with security, infrastructure, and programme teams in a high-security setting.
Essential Skills & Experience
*Active DV Clearance (Developed Vetting).
*Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls.
*Practical knowledge of Juniper routing and switching platforms.
*Experience with Cisco ISE in secure enterprise environments.
*Solid understanding of network security principles, protocols, and best practices.
*Ability to work onsite within a sensitive, high-security environment.