Job Title: Network Engineer
Location: Onsite – Stevenage (5 days a week)
Rate: £700 per day (Inside IR35)
Duration: Contract
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join our team onsite in Stevenage. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong on-premises networking expertise and hands-on experience with enterprise-grade hardware and security platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and support on-premises network infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network issues across switching, routing, and firewall layers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain network performance and security.
- Provide documentation and support for ongoing network changes and upgrades.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Proven track record as a Network Engineer in complex environments.
- Strong knowledge of on-prem networking, including:
- Layer 2/3 switching and routing
- VLANs, VPNs, BGP, OSPF
- Network segmentation and high availability design
- Hands-on experience with Cisco network equipment (CCNP level or equivalent knowledge preferred).
- Good working knowledge of Fortinet (FortiGate) and Palo Alto Networks firewalls.
- Comfortable operating independently and proactively solving problems.
Additional Information:
- Must be able to commit to full-time onsite presence (5 days a week) in Stevenage.
- Role is inside IR35 – £700/day.
This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.
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Methods is the leading digital transformation partner for the UK public sector. We care deeply about making our public services better and have been doing this for 28 years. Methods partners with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to help safeguard public-facing services and apply digital thinking to make sure the future of our public services is centred around citizens. Committed to having social impact, we enjoy an enviable track record of delivering real savings and benefits. We do this by helping you move from vertically integrated legacy infrastructure to a platform business model – allowing you to keep infrastructure costs low and focus on doing what you do best i.e. delivering front-end services. With Methods, you access a range of specialist skills and industry expertise to transform your organisation for the digital age, break free of expensive suppliers, and take control of your customer relationships and operating model. Further information on Methods Group can be found at www.methods.co.uk.
