Network Engineer - SC Cleared - Expiring soon!
Posted 07/05/2026 by CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
💷 £480 - £515 per day | 12-Month Contract | Full-Time Onsite
We are looking for an experienced MOD SC Cleared Network Engineer to join a high-profile defence programme based onsite in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria (LA14 4BN).
This is a long-term contract opportunity working within a secure environment, collaborating with project managers, SMEs, architects, and operational support teams to deliver critical infrastructure and network projects.
Essential Requirements
- Active MOD SC Clearance
- Sole UK National
- Must not have spent more than 28 consecutive days outside the UK within the last 5 years
- Available to work 5 days onsite in Barrow-in-Furness
- Must work Umbrella company
Contract Details
- Rate: £480 - £515 per day
- Duration: 12-month contract
- Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
- Working Pattern: Full-time onsite
The Role
You will support the delivery and integration of complex enterprise network infrastructure solutions within a secure defence environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Installation and configuration of network hardware and infrastructure
- Infrastructure surveys (wired and wireless)
- Office moves, adds, and changes
- Technical refresh of network hardware and cabling
- Configuration of:
- Switches
- Routers
- Firewalls
- Load balancers
- Voice systems
- Network impact assessments
- Testing and analysis against predefined plans
- Collaboration with project delivery and support teams to ensure smooth transition into live services
Skills & Experience Required
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Network Engineering roles
- Strong experience with:
- Switching & routing
- Firewall technologies
- Load balancing
- Enterprise voice networks
- Cisco CCNA certified (or vendor equivalent)
- Strong understanding of:
- Network security
- VPN technologies
- Converged networks
- LAN/WAN infrastructure
- Broadband technologies
- Experience with enterprise-level installation, configuration, and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of:
- Racking
- Structured cabling
- Containment systems and standards
- SME-level expertise in one or more technical areas is advantageous
Ideal Candidate
You will be adaptable, delivery-focused, and comfortable operating in fast-paced, secure environments with changing priorities and high standards of delivery.
If you hold active MOD SC Clearance and are looking for your next long-term onsite contract within defence infrastructure, apply now.
- Type:
- Contract
- Start Date:
- ASAP
- Contract Length:
- 12 Months
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- Job Reference:
- BBBH154348_1778142365
- Job ID:
- 225076623
- Applications:
- Less than 10
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