Take Ownership of Cutting-Edge Network Engineering
AtQualify Nation Recruitment, we connect ambitious technology professionals with high-impact opportunities. We’re currently supporting a leading UK consultancy looking for an experiencedNetwork Engineer to design and deliver secure, scalable, and future-ready network infrastructures across their Space, Defence, and Intelligence projects.
This is your chance to work in one of the UK’s most technically rewarding environments—solving real-world challenges, influencing architecture, and shaping long-term network strategy.
Your Role
You’ll be responsible for architecting and deliveringnext-generation network solutions spanning enterprise, virtualised, and cloud platforms. Working closely with engineering, security, and cloud teams, you’ll:
- Designsecure, resilient, high-performance networks across Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and SDN/SD-WAN environments
- Deliver and optimiserouting, switching, and service provider technologies including BGP, OSPF, EVPN/VXLAN, and MPLS
- Implementadvanced security controls including firewalls, segmentation, PKI, and zero-trust across hybrid environments
- Applyautomation and scripting to streamline operations and improve efficiency
- Buildcloud-ready connectivity for AWS, Azure, and GCP, including VPC/VNet designs and interconnects
- Monitor and improve global infrastructures usingobservability and WAN optimisation tools
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for a hands-on engineer with a proven track record designing and managing complex network infrastructures. Ideal candidates will have:
- Extensive experience withCisco, Juniper, and/or Arista platforms
- Strong knowledge ofBGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EVPN/VXLAN, MPLS, and high-availability protocols
- Experience withSD-WAN technologies (Cisco SD-WAN, Meraki, Aruba, Palo Alto Prisma)
- Familiarity withAWS, Azure, or GCP networking and hybrid cloud connectivity
- Understanding offirewalls, PKI, load balancers, and segmentation
- Ability to work within secure environments and meet UK clearance requirements
Who This Role Suits
- Engineers who enjoysolving complex network challenges and influencing architecture
- Professionals looking forlong-term career growth in cutting-edge technical environments
- Those motivated to work inhigh-impact, mission-critical projects across Space, Defence, and Intelligence
What You’ll Get
- Competitive salary + benefits
- Pension, private healthcare, and share scheme options
- Hybrid working with UK-based on-site requirements
- A supportive and collaborative community focused on growth and innovation
- Exposure to cutting-edgenetwork, cloud, and security technologies
Additional Requirements
- Candidates must be eligible for or holdHigh-Level UK Security Clearance
- Some on-site work will be required
Apply Now
If you’re ready to take ownership of advanced network engineering projects and grow your career in a high-impact environment:
Submit your CV today
OurQualify Nation Recruitment team may also contact you for a courtesy call to discuss your application
Qualify Nation Recruitment specialises in connecting ambitious technical professionals with career-defining opportunities across cybersecurity, AI, cloud, and enterprise technology. We will only consider candidates who meet the required status for this role. If you apply and are not deemed suitable, you may be contacted to discuss relevant training opportunities, which are paid courses, that could enhance your suitability for similar roles in the future.
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