Secure Network Consultant

Secure Network Consultant

Salary: up to £45,000
Location: Gloucester, with a hybrid mix of office, client site and home working. Client work is likely to be based in the South West, with occasional UK travel and the potential for some overseas travel.
Clearance: Active SC clearance required with eligibility to gain eDV.

The company

A British engineering consultancy delivering mission-critical infrastructure upgrades in national security. They are in a growth phase, and this hire will have real influence on how the team develops. The work is client-facing and varied, with the opportunity to gain full National Security clearance (eDV - £7,000 bonus for holding).

The role

This is a development role for a early-career network engineer who wants to grow into a senior consultant. You will learn directly from experienced engineers who have spent years designing and assuring secure networks, and you will take on more responsibility as you build your skills. The company will sponsor you through DV clearance, which opens up some of the most sensitive work in the sector.

You will spend time on client sites, with the option of an office base in Gloucestershire. You will need good communication skills, a methodical approach and a real interest in solving problems for the customer.

Responsibilities:

• Support requirements capture, planning and delivery of network hardware maintenance, upgrades and patching
• Assist with vulnerability assessments and risk management planning
• Help implement network management tooling and systems
• Monitor networks, diagnose faults, and help identify and resolve incidents

Essential experience

• Hands-on experience with Cisco routers and switches and Cisco IOS
• Working knowledge of Linux and Windows Server environments
• Working knowledge of virtual machine environments
• A solid grounding in networking fundamentals, ideally with CCNA or equivalent

Desirable

• Exposure to data centre environments, network design or rack layout design
• Experience with Juniper devices
• CCNP or progress towards it
• Technical documentation, such as Visio diagrams, configuration change logs and high-level designs
• Jira and Confluence
• Firewall policies and zone-based firewalls
• Understanding of Zero Trust network principles
• Any project work, incident response or stakeholder-facing experience

Benefits

• Structured development and support towards professional registration
• Annual salary reviews
• £7,000 DV bonus
• 25 days holiday, with the option to buy 5 more
• Company pension and life assurance
• Private healthcare
• Bonus scheme linked to company performance
• Enhanced parental benefits
• Cycle to work scheme and season rail ticket loan
• Flexible working, open to discussion

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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