DV Cleared Network Engineer

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.