Senior Network Engineer at Unify Talent - IT, Digital & Tech Recruitment, Newport, £450-£500 per day

Senior Network Security Engineer

£450-500 per day, Outside IR35

Initially until the end of Jan 2027 (+ Likely extensions)

1-2 Days per week onsite in either Newport or Crawley

Unify are exclusively partnering with a well known brand in the Defence industry. We are supporting them by strengthening their IT team with crucial Contractor hires who can hit the ground running and add value from day one.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Security Engineer Engineer with the following experience:

Must have:

• Hands on Cato administration, including managing SD WAN traffic.
• Understanding of routing, traffic policies, network connectivity and troubleshooting.
• Experience managing enterprise network infrastructure across multiple sites.
• Practical network security experience, including firewall rules and secure connectivity.
• Ability to diagnose complex network performance and connectivity issues.

Preferred:

• Cisco Meraki configuration and administration.
• Experience with other SD WAN or SASE platforms can be considered.
• Experience supporting cloud connectivity and hybrid infrastructure.

What We’re Looking For:

• Genuine hands-on technical expertise - able to demonstrate real experience and be a proactive team player.
• Clear communicator with strong documentation skills.
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage senior-level responsibilities.
• Collaborative, proactive, and able to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Educate and support the team, including helping upskill and bring them along the journey.

One-stage, in-person interview process.

Start ASAP!

Please apply by submitting your latest CV for immediate review by our Talent team.