High-Level Network Engineer – Systems Integrator

Looking to use your skills to strengthen national security and protect critical infrastructure?

Join a leading systems integrator delivering advanced IT infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions for the UK Defence sector. Focused on resilience, innovation, and compliance, the business provides end-to-end managed services to run, maintain, and secure complex IT systems and hosted applications. With deep expertise in Secure By Design principles, system architecture, and platform implementation, the organization empowers defence operations with reliable, secure, and future-ready technology while offering consultancy and guidance to meet evolving security requirements.

If you’re ready to contribute to critical national security initiatives while working with a team of experts, apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery, deployment, and integration of Juniper LAN/WAN solutions within complex project environments.
• Provide high-level engineering expertise across the full project lifecycle, from design validation to implementation and handover.
• Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues, delivering rapid fault diagnosis and resolution in live environments.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to ensure solutions meet security, performance, and operational requirements.
• Maintain compliance with DV-cleared environments and strict security standards while producing clear technical documentation.

Skills / Must Have:

• Active DV Clearance
• Senior-level engineering experience in delivery and deployment within projects
• Proven escalation support capability in complex environments
• Strong expertise in Juniper LAN / WAN technologies
• Preferred Juniper certifications: JNCIA / JNCIS

Benefits:

• Hybrid working model (4 days onsite in Reading, 1 day from home)
• Opportunity to work in highly secure, high-impact environments
• Career development within a specialist engineering team
• Occasional travel to Corsham

Salary:

• £45,000 – £65,000 per annum