Network Engineer - Consultancy

Project overview

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Join a leading IT consultancy that has secured a major onsite engagement with a utilities partner, delivering critical network and security infrastructure as part of a live Cyber Security and Zero Trust Architecture programme.

This is a great opportunity for a Network Security Engineer to join a high-profile transformation programme spanning both IT and OT environments. The successful candidate will design and support secure, resilient network infrastructure across LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and cloud connectivity, working hands-on with Check Point and Cisco Meraki technologies at scale. The role also involves leading network upgrade and transformation projects end-to-end, and supporting secure IT/OT convergence through industrial DMZs and controlled connectivity between operational and enterprise systems.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity and apply today!

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and maintains enterprise and OT network infrastructure across LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and cloud connectivity
• Delivers network components for the Cyber Security and Zero Trust Architecture programme, ensuring adherence to security and governance standards
• Configures and supports routing, switching, firewall, VPN, and network segmentation technologies across complex environments
• Leads network transformation and infrastructure upgrade projects from design through implementation and handover
• Supports secure IT/OT convergence via industrial DMZs and controlled connectivity between operational and enterprise networks

Requirements

Desirable Skills:

• Strong hands-on expertise with Check Point technologies
• Solid experience in cloud networking and integration with enterprise networks
• Practical experience with Network Access Control (NAC) solutions
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki wireless networking (VPN experience a plus)
• Experience in Water Utilities, CNI, Energy, or other regulated environments
• CCNP, CCIE, Palo Alto PCNSE, Fortinet NSE, AWS Advanced Networking, or Azure Network Engineer Associate certifications

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Coventry, Warwickshire, United Kingdom, GB

Source notes

Salary:

• Works on a high-impact, high-visibility security programme with a well-established IT Consultancy
• Gains exposure to a regulated, critical infrastructure environment, valuable for a contractor CV
• Opportunity to extend beyond the initial term
• Negotiable, Inside IR35