Our client is looking for a Network Engineer on a six months initial contract to be an integral part of a Network Operations Centre, you'll have fantastic opportunities to develop both yourself and our collective capabilities performing a mixture of RUN and Project activities with other likeminded Network Analysts.

This role requires a candidate who will be able to go to the client site in Barrow in Furness five days a week with the potential to be moved to hybrid working once in the role. Also, due to the nature of the work, they need a candidate who is a Sole British nationality and holds an active SC clearance.

Your skills and experience:

* Proven track record supporting enterprise networks with valid networking technical certifications demonstrating proficiency.
* In-depth experience supporting Cisco ACI software defined networks (multi-site & multi-pod)
* Experienced in supporting Firewalls (Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Cisco Firepower, Cisco ASA & AnyConnect Remote Access)
* Troubleshooting and fault-finding routing issues (BGP, OSPF & EIGRP)
* Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)


Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.