Job Title: Network Engineer (SC Cleared) Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Onsite) Contract Duration: 6 Months Rate: Market Rate (PAYE through Umbrella) Note: Applicants must hold active SC Clearance and be sole UK nationals. Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join an established Network Operations team. You will be responsible for providing Level 3 network support and be involved in network incident diagnostics, resolution, and change implementation. This is an opportunity to work with a supportive team, gaining exposure to advanced network technologies and processes. Key Responsibilities: Provide Level 3 network support within a well-established team. Diagnose and resolve network incidents effectively. Implement network changes based on ITSM requests. Participate in internal and vendor technical discussions. Work independently or as part of a larger team to meet project goals. Participate in an on-call rotation to support operations. Required Skills & Experience: Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI software-defined networks (multi-site & multi-pod). Strong understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP ). Experience using network management tools such as SolarWinds. Experience with Citrix NetScaler. Experience with network firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower, Cisco ASA, AnyConnect Remote Access). Knowledge of Identity Services (AAA, Cisco ISE). Skilled in troubleshooting complex routing issues (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP). Experience in Netscaler administration. What We Offer: Support and training for further development. A chance to work with advanced network technologies. Integration into a collaborative and established team. This role offers the chance to grow your expertise in network operations while working with a supportive team in a dynamic environment.