Network Engineer - NPPV3 cleared

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
West Midlands
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Technology
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SKILLS

FortiGate firewalls Cisco switches LAN NPPV3 clearance Network Engineering Troubleshooting

FULL DESCRIPTION

Network Engineer - NPPV3 cleared

West Midlands

£400 - £440 per day, Benefits: Inside IR35

Contract

Public Sector

Posted 19 February 2026

Job description

NPPV3 Cleared Network Engineer (Contract) We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with active NPPV3 clearance to support secure enterprise environments within a high-assurance public sector setting.

Contract Overview

- Role: Network Engineer

- Clearance Required: NPPV3 (active)

- Contract Type: Contract

- Location: Stafford, 5 days on site

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain secure enterprise network infrastructures
  • Configure and support Local Area Networks (LANs) across multi-site environments
  • Deploy, configure, and manage FortiGate firewalls
  • Configure and maintain Cisco switches in complex network environments
  • Troubleshoot network performance and connectivity issues
  • Ensure compliance with security policies and industry best practices
  • Provide documentation and technical support where required

Required Skills & Experience

  • Extensive hands-on experience in network engineering
  • Proven experience setting up and managing LAN environments
  • Strong experience configuring and supporting FortiGate firewalls
  • Strong experience configuring and managing Cisco switches
  • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Strong documentation and communication skills
  • Active NPPV3 clearance (mandatory)

Desirable

  • Experience in secure or public sector environments
  • Knowledge of network security best practices and compliance standards
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA/CCNP, NSE)

If you are an NPPV3-cleared Network Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity within a secure and fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

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