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SC Cleared Network Engineer - Must hold active security clearance
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Network & Security Engineer must be SC Cleared – Outside IR35 Contract
Location: Midlands – 1 day per week on-site
Contract: 3–6 months - Possibility of further extension or going full-time
Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance essential
IR35: Outside IR35
We’re looking for an experienced Network & Security Engineer to join a technical team on an initial 3–6 month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on network and security specialist with strong Cisco and Fortinet experience, working across enterprise and regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Gather, assess and review network requirements for connecting bidirectional systems.
- Plan and execute approved network changes within defined change windows.
- Monitor, maintain and optimise network performance, availability and security.
- Implement and enforce policies and procedures relating to network resource usage.
- Proactively manage, maintain and optimise network and remote access solutions.
- Drive continuous improvement through the adoption of best practices, reference architectures and reference solutions.
- Manage network equipment requirements across multiple locations and environments.
- Work collaboratively with wider network and infrastructure teams while ensuring compliance with relevant security and regulatory controls.
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of network and security standards, processes and technologies.
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Key Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on experience managing Fortinet FortiGate firewalls.
- Experience with FortiClient EMS, VPN/ZTNA, FortiAuthenticator and FortiToken MFA.
- Strong expertise implementing and supporting Cisco networking and security technologies within enterprise environments.
- Expert knowledge of TCP/IP, OSI model, RADIUS, IPsec, SSL and IDS/IPS.
- CCNP Security or CCNP Enterprise certification desirable.
- Experience working with OT networks and laboratory environments would be advantageous.
- Good awareness of current trends and developments across network and information security technologies.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical teams.
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Contract Details
- Contract: 3–6 months
- IR35: Outside IR35
- Location: Midlands
- On-site: 1 day per week
- Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
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