At a Glance
- Tasks: Design, build, and maintain secure network architecture for critical infrastructure.
- Company: Join a global security practice focused on national defence.
- Benefits: Up to £100,000 salary, 10% bonus, outstanding pension, and family leave.
- Other info: 100% on-site role with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on global defence capabilities while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Active DV clearance and extensive experience in network engineering required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
- DV Cleared Network Engineer Location: London (100% On-site)
- Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance required (10+ years UK residency essential)
About the Role We are seeking a Network Engineerto join a global security practice delivering mission-critical infrastructure projects.
This role directly supports the safety and resilience of critical national infrastructure and global defense capabilities.
Working as part of a high-performing engineering practice, you will be responsible for designing, building, testing, validating, and maintaining secure network architecture across enterprise and data center environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Network Infrastructure Management: Accountable for system design, build, testing, validation, maintenance, and support across all network components.
- Technology Implementation: Deploy new network technologies supporting enterprise and remote site connectivity in line with strategic customer requirements.
- Standards & Hardware: Maintain standards for global networks (wireless, LAN, SD-WAN) and manage physical/virtual hardware setups (routers, switches, firewalls, and monitoring tools).
- Network Security: Implement high-grade network security protocols and manage firewall/IDS/IPS configurations.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Routing & Protocols: Deep experience with enterprise/operator-scale routing design using protocols such as OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, LDP, or RSVP.
- LAN & Switching: Strong knowledge of LAN switching in small-to-medium enterprise and data center environments (e. g., RSTP/MSTP, LAG, MC-LAG, SPB, first-hop security).
- Network Security: Practical expertise implementing network security standards, including MACSEC, IPSEC, and 802.1x.
- Firewalls & Inspection: Hands-on experience with security design, firewall management, and IDS/IPS configuration.
- Key Vetting Requirements
- Must hold active Developed Vetting (DV)security clearance.
Package & Benefits
- Competitive base salary (up to£100,000dependent on experience)
- 10% target annual bonus
- Outstanding pension scheme
- Equalized family leave
- 2 weeks paid carer’s leave & holiday purchase scheme
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DV Cleared Network Engineer employer: Salt Creating Futures Ltd
As a leading global security practice, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the contributions of our team members. Located in London, our work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing ample opportunities for professional growth while supporting critical national infrastructure. With competitive salaries, generous benefits including a robust pension scheme and family leave, we ensure our employees feel valued and empowered in their roles.
