Job Description
Senior Network Engineer (x2) - 6-12 months - East Kilbride (Hybrid) - SC/DV Clearance
A major government organisation is seeking two Senior Network Engineers to support enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments, with connectivity work initially supporting the IRIS programme management zone. Automation is a particular priority right now, so this is as much a network automation role as a traditional networking one - you'll be embedding DevOps methodologies and Infrastructure as Code principles across the network engineering function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide third-line resolution of network infrastructure incidents - switching, routing, Firewall, load-balancing, wireless
- Monitor, maintain and optimise network infrastructure across all environments and partner sites
- Own network changes in line with governance and change management processes
- Champion DevOps and Infrastructure as Code methodologies across the network function
- Design, develop and support automated network deployment and configuration using Ansible
- Integrate network provisioning and configuration into CI/CD pipelines
- Reduce manual operational tasks through Scripting and orchestration
- Contribute network telemetry, monitoring and alerting into enterprise observability platforms
- Mentor junior engineers and support their technical development
Ideal Candidate:
- Significant experience as a Senior Network Engineer within a complex enterprise environment, to third-line level
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, IPv4/IPv6, NAT, QoS, VLSM
- Strong LAN, WAN, SD-WAN and enterprise network design experience
- Clear understanding of VPN technologies (IKE, IPSec, SSL VPN) and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP)
- Strong network automation experience with Ansible - playbooks, roles, inventories
- Strong Scripting ability in Python, PowerShell or Bash
- Experience with Git-based version control and Infrastructure as Code
- Working knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, YAML and CI/CD tooling
- Working knowledge of Jira, Confluence and ITSM processes
Desirable Experience:
- EVPN, VXLAN and software-defined networking (SDN)
- Cloud networking across AWS, Azure or GCP
- Experience in highly regulated or security-conscious environments
TL;DR
Job Title: Senior Network Engineer
Contract Length: 6-12 months
Location: East Kilbride (Hybrid, ~3 days/week onsite), London considered
Rate: TBC
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Start Date: ASAP
Clearance: SC Clearance (with a view to obtaining DV)
Senior Network Engineer (x2) - 6-12 months - East Kilbride (Hybrid) - SC/DV Clearance employer: Allen Lane Ltd.
As a Full Stack Software Engineer within a central government organisation, you will be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming public services through innovative AI solutions. The work culture promotes collaboration and creativity, offering you the chance to contribute to impactful projects that enhance digital capabilities across government departments. With competitive daily rates and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment, this role is ideal for those seeking meaningful employment that makes a difference.
