Role: DV Network Engineer
Location: Farnborough, Hampshire
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Clearance Required: DV

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced DV Network Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering mission-critical network infrastructure for the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and wider defence sector. This is an outstanding opportunity for a skilled network professional to work on complex, classified environments where your technical expertise and security mindset will make a genuine difference to national security.

You will be responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing support of enterprise-grade network infrastructure, with a focus on Cisco technologies including SD-WAN and ACI. Working within a security-cleared environment, you will collaborate with defence stakeholders to deliver robust, resilient, and secure network solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and manage Cisco network infrastructure including SD-WAN and ACI environments.
Provide Levels 2 and 3 support for complex network issues across MOD and defence sites.
Work closely with MOD stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver secure, scalable network solutions.
Perform network capacity planning, performance monitoring, and optimisation.
Contribute to technical documentation, network diagrams, and architecture review processes.
Support the lifecycle management of network assets including upgrades, patching, and decommissioning.
Ensure compliance with MOD security policies, ITSEC standards, and relevant government frameworks.
Participate in on-call rota and provide out-of-hours support as required.

Essential Requirements

Active Developed Vetting (DV) clearance – this is a strict prerequisite for the role.
Proven experience working within MOD or defence/government environments.
Hands-on experience with Cisco technologies, ideally including SD-WAN and/or ACI.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification.
Strong knowledge of routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VLANs).
Experience with network security principles, firewalls, and secure network architecture.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a secure environment.
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Skills

Experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, or similar).
Familiarity with ITIL processes and service management frameworks.
Knowledge of cloud networking and hybrid environments.
Additional Cisco certifications (CCIE, or specialist tracks) advantageous.

Package & Benefits

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000
Permanent, full-time position
Generous pension scheme
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Professional development & training budget

How to Apply

Please note that due to the sensitive nature of this role, only candidates who currently hold active Developed Vetting (DV) clearance will be considered. We are unable to sponsor or initiate DV clearance for this position.

To apply, please submit your CV along with a brief cover note outlining your relevant experience and confirming your current clearance status. We look forward to hearing from you.