Location: Full Onsite - Cumbria Duration: 6 monthsRate: £500 per day Clearance: SC clearance. UK British Nationals only Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design, configure, and maintain secure, high-performance network infrastructure within an enterprise environment. This role demands strong expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, advanced switching, and data centre 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 centre networking. Troubleshoot network issues and optimise 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. Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools. Understanding of network security principles. Additional Requirements Full onsite presence at Barrow-in-Furness location. Ability to work with sensitive and classified information in compliance with government and ..... full job details .....