3rd Line Support Network Engineer
Location: Basingstoke
Onsite Requirements: Full-time (5 days per week in the office)
Clearance Requirements: Active SC Clearance, DV clearable
The Opportunity:
This is a fantastic chance to join a highly regarded, secure organisation delivering cutting-edge IT solutions to critical national infrastructure projects. You'll be part of a dedicated team working on high-visibility, mission-critical systems that make a real difference. This role sits within a well-established Shared Services Centre, providing the opportunity to work with experienced professionals, develop your skills in a dynamic environment, and gain exposure to a variety of innovative technologies.
The Role:
We are seeking a talented 3rd Line Support Network Engineer to join our expanding Infrastructure team based in Basingstoke. Reporting to the 3rd Line Support Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and maintaining secure network environments, with a focus on high service uptime and resilience.
You will be responsible for:
Investigating, diagnosing, and resolving complex 3rd line network incidents
Acting as the primary point of contact for escalated network issues
Configuring, installing, and troubleshooting network devices (Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet)
Supporting critical operations environments, including military and high-security projects
Collaborating with a growing team of Infrastructure Engineers
Essential Skills:
Strong, hands-on experience with Fortinet FortiGate firewalls and Cisco routing/switching technologies
Solid understanding of OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, along with NAT, GRE Tunnelling, DMVPN, Subnetting, and Supernetting
Experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco, Juniper, and Fortinet devices
Ideally holding CCNA certification
Benefits:
Salary: up to £56,000 per annum
Bonus: 5% annual performance bonus
Clearance Bonus: Additional 10% DV Bonus once clearance is obtained (or if held upon joining)
Medical coverage included
Opportunity to work on critical, high-impact projects
Structured career development within a stable, supportive environment
If you are interested, please apply below or contact me directly
Contact: 02077806706
AMC/SCA/SNE
3rd Line Support Network Engineer