Network EngineerMilton Keynes (Hybrid 3 days PW)£500 - £550pd DOE (Inside IR35)6 month initial contractIdeally SC/DV Cleared (Need to be eligible if not) My central Government client is looking for an experienced Network Engineer to be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure with a focus on high availability, performance, and resilience.You will provide advanced technical leadership across routing, switching, firewall administration, and network security operations. On a day to day basis you will be the escalation point for complex issues involving Cisco switching platforms, Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD), and Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls, ensuring the network reliably supports business operations.Responsibilities: Enterprise LAN/WAN design, optimization, and lifecycle management Firewall, IPS/IDS, and network security policy management Advanced troubleshooting of network performance, connectivity, and security issues Leading network modernization, migration, and automation initiatives Ensuring compliance with security frameworks and organizational standards Collaboration with cross-functional IT teams to deliver secure, scalable solutionsExperience Required: Experience in support and design in highly secure environments. Cisco Switching, Routing, Security and wireless technologies Network Protocols TCP/IP, BGP, ICMP, OSPF, IPSEC Cisco ASA Firewall Administration and design Cisco Firepower ( ..... full job details .....