Network Design Engineer
- Basingstoke, Hampshire
- £50,000-55,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire, England
- Salary: £50k - 55k per year + £6,000 Car Allowance
- Category
- Sector:
- Contract type Permanent
- Consultant: Lewis Davies
Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid)
Salary: £55,000 + £6,000 car allowance + 10% bonus
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearanceJoin a Growing Team Delivering Cutting-Edge Network Solutions in Defence and National SecurityAre you an experienced Network Design Engineer looking for a hands-on role in a highly secure, fast-paced environment? Our client are expanding their expert team and seeking a Senior Network Design Engineer to contribute to exciting new project delivery work within the defence and national security sector.This is not a support role - youll be directly involved in designing, configuring, and delivering secure networks for new business and contracted projects.What Youll Be Doing:
- Collaborating with engineers and designers to deliver network solutions for secure environments.
- Developing, updating, and maintaining High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs).
- Hands-on configuration of network equipment and security devices.
- Implementing small-to-medium LLD updates (e.g., firewall/switch changes).
- Engaging with stakeholders to understand technical requirements and align designs accordingly.
- Supporting the full project lifecycle from requirements gathering to operational handover.
- 5+ years experience in network engineering or support with strong design and delivery exposure.
- Solid experience with Juniper/Cisco technologies
- Understanding of network security, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs.
- Comfortable with a multi-vendor environment - adaptable and eager to learn new technologies.
- Proficiency with network design tools (e.g., Visio) and documentation standards.
- Good grasp of virtualisation and infrastructure - experience with physical and virtual environments.
- Ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
- Eligible for SC clearance (must obtain DV during probation - support will be provided).
- Certifications: CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, or equivalent.
- Experience with:
o Network monitoring tools: SolarWinds, Nagios
o Routing protocols, VLANs, VRFs, and security zones
o Performance and capacity testing of cyber tools
- Familiarity with virtualisation platforms: VMware, KVM, Xen, Proxmox, etc.
- Work on high-impact national security projects.
- Be part of a collaborative team of 5+ engineers and designers.
- Receive training and support across Cisco and Juniper technologies.
- Opportunities for career development and progression.
- Competitive compensation package with performance incentives.
Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid)
Salary: £55,000 + £6,000 car allowance + 10% bonus
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearance