3rd Line Network Support Engineer Defence

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Overview

Location Central London (5 days on site). Excellent opportunity to join a world-leading IT MSP and trusted partner to the U.K. MOD. As a 3rd Line Network Support Engineer, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and supporting secure enterprise network environments, while also contributing to patching, upgrades, monitoring, and wider infrastructure initiatives. This role goes beyond day-to-day support; you’ll be working closely with a dedicated team to ensure robust network operations, resolve escalations, and take part in project delivery within a mission-critical environment.

What’s On Offer

  • Salary Competitive DOE
  • Company Bonus
  • £6,000 car allowance
  • 10% Security clearance bonus
  • Benefits pack: 10% employer pension, 26 days leave plus banks, private medical, life assurance & more
  • Certification support: paid exams and training materials for professional development
  • Excellent career progression and skill up opportunities

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Managing and supporting secure network infrastructure environments
  • Patch management and applying updates across Juniper devices
  • Monitoring networks using SolarWinds (or similar tools)
  • Supporting upgrades, maintenance, and configuration changes
  • Working within escalation protocols to resolve priority incidents and issues

What Were Looking For

  • 4+ years experience as a Network Engineer in enterprise/secure environments
  • Strong hands-on experience with Juniper devices, switching, routing, and protocols
  • Juniper certifications (e.g. JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP) highly desirable
  • Experience with network patching, upgrades, and monitoring
  • Familiarity with SolarWinds or equivalent monitoring tools
  • Knowledge of Citrix ADC (Netscaler) and Junos Space (advantageous)
  • Strong troubleshooting, escalation handling, and communication skills
  • Please Note: Given the sector, this role requires DV clearance to start. Candidates must be sole British citizens and eligible to undertake and maintain high-level security clearance.

Notes

O.K. I’m in, what’s next? Apply with your latest CV today to explore this exciting opportunity.

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Location:
London
Category:
IT & Technology

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