3rd Line Cloud Network Engineer

3rd Line Cloud Network Engineer – Basingstoke (DV Eligible)
Location: Basingstoke – 5 days on-site
Shift Pattern: Weekly rotation (07:00–15:00 and 11:00–19:00)
Clearance: DV Eligible (sole UK national)
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Are you a technically sharp 3rd Line Cloud Network Engineer who loves solving complex problems and keeping critical systems running smoothly?
We’re looking for someone just like you to join a small but mighty team supporting a high-level government customer.
If you enjoy working with cutting-edge network tech, thrive under pressure, and want to make a genuine impact in a secure, fast-moving environment — this role could be your perfect fit.
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What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be the go-to expert for cloud and network infrastructure — making sure everything runs like clockwork. Day to day, you’ll:
• Tackle escalations from 2nd Line support via ITSM tooling.
• Manage PKI certificates for network devices (physical & virtual).
• Roll out firmware, software, and security updates for network hardware.
• Partner with design and engineering teams to enhance network services.
• Maintain and support virtual and physical network solutions.
• Assess new releases before they enter live service.
• Keep key documentation up to date — from patching schedules to work instructions.
• Monitor, triage, and resolve incidents using event management tools.
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Tech You’ll Work With
You don’t need to know everything on day one — but experience with some of the following will really help you hit the ground running:
• Cloud: Broadcom NSX-T
• Firewalls: Cisco Firepower Management Centre
• Network Devices: Cisco IOS, NXOS & FXOS Juniper JUNOS
• Authentication: Cisco ISE
• Monitoring Tools: SolarWinds
• ITSM Tools: Hands-on experience managing incidents and changes
• Cloud Familiarity: Broadcom vCenter (usage experience)
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What We’re Looking For
An experienced network engineer who loves diving deep into technical challenges. You know how to collaborate, communicate, and document — and you take real pride in delivering reliable, secure services.
You’ll also need:
• Eligible for DV Clearance (sole UK national)
• A proactive mindset and a strong attention to detail
• The ability to work independently in a secure on-site environment