Network Engineer

Salary: £? - ? per year

Requirements:

• A career background in information technology.
• Demonstrable crypto experience and strong knowledge of crypto best practice.
• Knowledge of Cisco Catalyst Centre, ISE, Cisco best practice, and CVDs.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the OSI model.
• Strong understanding of network communication protocols including HSRP/VRRP, HTTP/S, OSPF/BGP, SSL, and TCP/IP.
• Experience with Windows Server/AD, Linux, RHEL, and VMWare/vSphere.
• Self-motivated, ambitious, and tenacious, with the ability to work under pressure.
• A structured approach to document management.
• Exposure to SDA principles and deployments.
• Authentication services knowledge.
• Network cabling fundamentals.
• Proficient in monitoring technologies such as Nagios, PRTG, and SolarWinds.
• DV Clearance to start.
• UK eyes only project.

Responsibilities:

• Provide dedicated support at the Stevenage site, with Bolton and Bristol also in scope, ensuring effective delivery of DEx Network service in a high-profile environment.
• Own the remediation of identified issues and risks based on submitted reports and other intelligence.
• Assist with the support of UK initiatives as part of the DEx Networks team.
• Build relationships with partners and external suppliers to optimise the service provided and help agree service levels to meet business need.
• Engage with the Security team to develop security reporting and risk analysis.
• Collaborate with the Service Manager and DEx Network Service team to ensure network service requirements meet the agreed criteria.
• Collaborate with the DEx Networks Crypto Network Specialist regarding crypto management and support.

Technologies:

• Cisco
• HTTP
• Support
• Linux
• Network
• RHEL
• Security
• TCP/IP
• VMware
• Windows

More:

We are offering an initial 12-month contract for a Network Engineer to join our team supporting networks across the UK estate and some international locations. This role is based in Stevenage, with a pay rate of up to £68.75 per hour via umbrella company. The working pattern is Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, with 8 hours per day between 07:00 and 19:00. We are a recruitment client working with Line Up Aviation, which has over 30 years of experience recruiting aviation and aerospace personnel worldwide.

last updated 37 week of 2026