Network​/Systems Engineer

Position: Network / Systems Engineer (Contract)
DV Cleared Network / Systems Engineer

Contract - £500 per day (Inside IR35)
Travel Required - South West & Midlands (2-3 days per week)

We are supporting a defence programme delivering capability at the front edge of a deployable communications platform, and are looking for an experienced Network / Systems Engineer to join the engineering team on a contract basis.

This role requires a hands-on generalist engineer who is comfortable working across networking, systems integration and platform engineering within secure defence environments. The successful candidate will support the ongoing development, build and deployment of communications capability used in operational settings.

You will be working closely with technical teams, programme stakeholders and operational users, so strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills are essential.

Regular travel will be required to secure MOD sites across the South West and Midlands (2-3 days per week). Flexibility to travel is essential.

Key responsibilities

Engineering support for deployable communications and CIS capability

Systems and network integration within secure defence environments

Supporting platform builds, configuration and deployment activities

Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues across networking and infrastructure layers

Working with stakeholders across engineering, programme and operational teams

Experience required

Strong background as a Network Engineer, Systems Engineer or Communications Engineer

Experience working within MOD or defence environments

Cisco networking experience (CCNA or equivalent knowledge desirable)

Experience working on secure platforms or deployable CIS environments

MAB experience highly desirable

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Security requirements

Current DV Clearance

Sole UK National

This is an opportunity to support a high-profile defence capability programme working at the leading edge of deployable communications technology.

If you meet the clearance requirements and are open to regular travel across MOD sites, please apply for further information