Network Engineer

Who is HelloKindred?

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: 6-month initial contract
Work Setup: Hybrid (3 days per week onsite)
Clearance Required: Active UK SC Clearance required; MOD SC Clearance preferable

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Network Engineer with strong enterprise networking experience to support a Network Operations Centre (NOC) across complex technology landscapes. The successful candidate will provide expertise across the full lifecycle of network solutions, performing a mixture of RUN and Project activities to deliver a stable, secure, efficient, and well-managed infrastructure.

What you will do:

• Troubleshoot and configure enterprise networks across complex infrastructure environments.
• Diagnose and resolve network incidents to support stable and efficient network operations.
• Implement network changes in accordance with established operational and change management processes.
• Undertake project tasks in support of internal and external Project Managers.
• Support Cisco ACI software-defined networks across multi-site and multi-pod environments.
• Support enterprise firewalls, including Palo Alto, Check Point, Cisco Firepower, Cisco ASA, and AnyConnect Remote Access.
• Support enterprise Wi-Fi technologies, including Cisco WLC and other enterprise wireless solutions.
• Troubleshoot and fault-find routing issues across BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP environments.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of networking protocols, including IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Network Operations Centre capabilities and infrastructure support practices.
• Strengthen existing technical capabilities through professional training, certifications, and practical experience.

• Have a proven track record supporting enterprise networks with valid networking technical certifications demonstrating proficiency.
• Have in-depth experience supporting Cisco ACI software-defined networks across multi-site and multi-pod environments.
• Have experience supporting firewalls, including Palo Alto, Check Point, Cisco Firepower, Cisco ASA, and AnyConnect Remote Access.
• Have experience supporting enterprise Wi-Fi technologies, including Cisco WLC or equivalent solutions.
• Have strong troubleshooting and fault-finding experience across BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP routing environments.
• Have a deep understanding of networking protocols, including IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
• Have hands-on experience with ACI, Palo Alto, Panorama, VPN, ISE, SDA, and Citrix NetScaler.
• Hold active UK SC Clearance.
• Be a sole UK National, with profiles having no more than 28 days spent outside the UK during the past 5 years.
• Be able to work onsite 3 days per week in Manchester or Barrow.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.