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Role: DV Network Engineer
Location: Farnborough, Hampshire
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 per annum plus bonus and benefits
Clearance Required: DV
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced DV Network Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering mission-critical network infrastructure for the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and wider defence sector. This is an outstanding opportunity for a skilled network professional to work on complex, classified environments where your technical expertise and security mindset will make a genuine difference to national security.
You will be responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing support of enterprise-grade network infrastructure, with a focus on Cisco technologies including SD-WAN and ACI. Working within a security-cleared environment, you will collaborate with defence stakeholders to deliver robust, resilient, and secure network solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage Cisco network infrastructure across various environments
- Provide Levels 2 and 3 support for complex network issues across MOD and defence sites
- Work closely with MOD stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver secure, scalable network solutions
- Perform network capacity planning, performance monitoring, and optimisation
- Contribute to technical documentation, network diagrams, and architecture review processes
- Support the lifecycle management of network assets including upgrades, patching, and decommissioning
- Ensure compliance with MOD security policies, ITSEC standards, and relevant government frameworks
- Participate in on-call rota and provide out-of-hours support as required
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Essential Requirements
- Active Developed Vetting (DV) clearance – this is a strict prerequisite for the role
- Proven experience working within MOD or defence/government environments
- Hands-on experience with Cisco technologies, ideally including SD-WAN and/or ACI
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification
- Strong knowledge of routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VLANs)
- Experience with network security principles, firewalls, and secure network architecture
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a secure environment
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with technical and non-technical stakeholders
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Desirable Skills
- Experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, or similar)
- Familiarity with ITIL processes and service management frameworks
- Knowledge of cloud networking and hybrid environments
- Additional Cisco certifications (CCIE, or specialist tracks) advantageous
Package & Benefits
- Salary: £60,000 – £70,000
- Permanent, full-time position
- Generous pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Professional development & training budget
How to Apply
Please note that due to the sensitive nature of this role, only candidates who currently hold active Developed Vetting (DV) clearance will be considered. We are unable to sponsor or initiate DV clearance for this position.
To apply, please submit your CV along with a brief cover note outlining your relevant experience and confirming your current clearance status. We look forward to hearing from you.
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