Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer | Cisco / Juniper | Defence Consultancy | Up to £80,000 + £5,000 bonus | Hemel Hempstead | DV Clearance Required

MERITUS are working with a leading defence consultancy looking for an experienced Network Engineer (Cisco / Juniper) to work on customer site in Hemel Hempstead.

The successful candidate will take a leading role in the design, build & management of secure Network Infrastructure. They will work closely with customer teams to build complex a scaleable infrastructure, including LAN's, VLAN's, WAN's & Routing & Switching while adhering to strict security controls & specifications. To be successful you will need strong experience managing secure networks with strong exposure to Cisco & Juniper products.

The role is based on-site in Hemel Hempstead & due to the nature of the work candidates are required to hold active DV security clearance.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide the technical direction for the build, delivery and maintenance of secure Network Infrastructure (Cisco / Juniper).
• Be hands-on in all aspects of the design, build, deployment and support of customer facing systems.
• Employ and adapt industry-leading techniques and best practices to suit customer challenges.
• Work within existing monitoring, observability and security frameworks to achieve customer requirements.

Required Experience:

• In depth experience in the design, build & management of Network Infrastructure including Cisco & Juniper products.
• CCNA / CCNP qualifications preferred.
• Ability to produce design/build documentation, and follow/interpret complex installation/commissioning documents.
• Active DV security clearance.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £80,000 (DOE)
• £5,000 bonus
• Up to 10% performance bonus
• Enhanced pension (10% employer contributions)
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days holiday (bank holidays on top)

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS Talent.