Job Description
Network Engineer
Industry: Defence/National Security
Location: 5 days onsite in Basingstoke
The Opportunity:
For the UK Government, maintaining national security is a relentless, around-the-clock mission. To support its complex intelligence and military operations, the MoD has partnered with this Firm for over 50 years to empower critical thinking and drive value across its strategic initiatives and technology investments.
The Role:
Working with industry-leading Network Installation experts, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the design, delivery and configuration of cutting-edge network solutions for the MoD.
You can expect to be hands-on - diving into technical requirements, running site surveys, updating network designs, and making sure everything's configured to perfection. You’ll troubleshoot, support live rollouts, and own the handover process. Your work isn’t just about the tech, it’s about delivering solutions that matter, making a real difference where it counts.
Essential Requirements:
* Sole British National with DV (Developed Vetting) Clearance.
* Strong knowledge of WAN connectivity, routing protocols, and both virtual and physical networking solutions.
* Experience in Network Physical Design, including survey, design, and approval.
* Ability to create full Logical Designs/Bills of Materials, with Build Guides and Work Instructions.
* Hands-on expertise in designing, configuring, and troubleshooting Juniper and Catapan networks.
* 3rd Line support experience for fault finding and resolution.
* Excellent communication skills, capable of decision-making and taking ownership of multiple stakeholders.
Benefits Package:
* Base Salary: Up to £55,000 (DoE)
* DV Bonus: 10% - Paid Monthly
* Car Allowance: £4,5000
* Annual Bonus: 10%
* Pension: 10% Double matching contributions
* Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Cover
* Annual Leave: 25 days plus Public Holidays
* Life Assurance: 2 x Salary life assurance
* EAP: Employee Assistance Programme / Virtual GP
* L&D: Elite Training Programmes and opportunities for Certification funding
For more information, please apply below or contact me directly.
Contact: 02077806706
Email: george.bates@ansonmccade.com
LinkedIn: George Bates | LinkedIn
Network Engineer