Cisco Network Engineer - MUST BE SC CLEARED - Barrow in Furness, Cumbria - 4 MONTHS+ Blue chip client is urgently looking for a Cisco Network Engineer DescriptionCONTRACTOR MUST HOLD MOD SC CLEARENCE OR SC CLEARANCE (ACTIVE) AND BE A SOLE UK NATIONAL (ONLY UK NATIONALITY) Role Title: Network EngineerLocation: Full onsite - BARROW IN FURNESS - Cumbria Role description: Job Title: Network Engineer Role OverviewThe Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, configuring, and maintaining secure, high-performance network infrastructure across enterprise environments. This role requires expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, advanced switching, and data center networking. Key Responsibilities Configure and manage Cisco Switches, Routers, and network devices. Implement and maintain Palo Alto Firewalls and security policies. Design and configure VLANs and stretched VLANs for multi-site connectivity. Deploy and manage Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) for data center networking. Troubleshoot network issues and optimize performance. Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices. Collaborate with architecture and security teams to deliver robust solutions. Required Skills andamp; Experience Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies. Proficiency in Palo Alto Firewall configuration and management. Expertise in switch configuration, VLAN design, and stretched VLANs. Knowledge of Cisco ACI architecture and deployment. ..... full job details .....