Network Engineer - SC Cleared (Contract)

£Competitive day rate Initial 3 months contract until end of July, possible extension. We are urgently looking for a Network Engineer, required to support a secure defence environment on a short-term 3 months contract running through to the end of July, with a possible extension. You must hold active SC Clearance to be considered for this position. As a Network Engineer, you''ll support ongoing network operations, assist with configuration and troubleshooting, and contribute to scheduled exercises and system changes. Requirements: Experience working with network infrastructure in secure or enterprise environments Hands-on configuration and maintenance of Fortinet Firewalls and Fortinet Analyzer Hands-on configuration and maintenance of HPE Switches Exposure to VMware environments (desirable) Familiarity with secure communication systems such as BOWMAN is a bonus Strong troubleshooting skills and willingness to work in a fast-paced infrastructure environment Active SC Clearance is essential This role will be based Full time onsite in Portsmouth, with some travel to a secondary site in Salisbury (travel expenses covered). The role is primarily Monday to Friday, with the occasional requirement for weekend work. To apply for this Network Engineer role, please send your CV to Jennifer Palmer at IT Recruitment Solutions. ..... full job details .....