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X4 Technology

Network Engineer

X4 Technology
United Kingdom · Contract · Mid-Senior

Job Title: Network Engineer (Active SC Clearance Required)

Job Type: Contract

Location: Hybrid in London

Day Rate: £500-525/day (INSIDE IR35)

Contract Length: 6-12 months


Network Engineer - Role & Responsibilities

  • Design, configure and deploy routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers in lab and production environments
  • Build and test network prototypes to validate design performance, redundancy, and failover scenarios
  • Perform detailed network troubleshooting using packet captures, log analysis, and diagnostic tools to resolve complex connectivity issues
  • Implement routing, switching, and security configurations (e.g., VLANs, BGP, OSPF, ACLs, VPNs) according to design specifications.
  • Execute network migrations, hardware refreshes, and cutover activities with minimal downtime and verified post-implementation testing


Network Engineer - Required Experience

  • Active SC Clearance
  • 5+ years' experience as a Network Engineer
  • Cisco Routing & Switching
  • F5 Load Balancing
  • Infoblox
  • Cisco certifications preferred (CCNP minimum)


Interviews: March 2026

Start Date: March 2026


How to Apply:

  • Apply to Gary Hargreaves at X4 Technology to learn more about the role or connect with me on LinkedIn to hear about regular job updates available with X4 Technology

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Posted
Feb 24, 2026
Type
Contract
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
London Area

Industries

IT Services IT Consulting

Categories

Information Technology

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