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Circle Recruitment
Mar 03, 2026
Contractor
Role: Network and Firewall Specialist Salary/Rate: £40-44 per hr inside IR35Location: AldermastonContract Duration: 12-months We are currently looking for a Network and Firewall Specialist for our government client. This Network and Firewall Specialist role is based on site in Aldermaston 5 days per week . There is no flexibility with the on-site requirement. There may also be some travel to other sites requiring overnight arrangements, and occasional evening and weekend work where exceptional circumstances require it. This role is part of an on-call rota. The contract for the Network and Firewall Specialist position is for 12-months, with potential to extend, operating inside IR35. Security Clearance: Developed Vetting ("DV Clearance") + sole UK national This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role, it will now be based on an Umbrella solution. Essential skills/experience required: Juniper experience Experience installing switches and firewalls Technical background Good understanding of network fundamentals and troubleshooting Good experience of configuring / policy configuration / troubleshooting Juniper firewalls, switches and routers Knowledge of some of the following: WAN/LAN design, device clustering, high availability Junos Space, Security Director, Apstra Security Platforms: FortiGate, F5 BIG-IP (load balancing / AWAF), Pulse Secure / Ivanti, high grade encryption Identity & Access Management: Cisco ISE (full lifecycle), Windows NPS (RADIUS / 802.1X) Monitoring & Observability: SolarWinds, Splunk. Core Network Services: IPAM, DHCP, DNS. PKI / certificate generation and renewal Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to document processes and configurations clearly Desirable criteria: Juniper and Cisco certification but experience is more important. Data Centre experience advantageous. Extreme Switch knowledge desirable. Role / Responsibilities: Reviewing, daily, the status of a various networks, logging incidents where appropriate. Escalating, in advance, to the Network Manager any likely breaches of agreed deadlines. Working with customers, project leads, 3rd parties and other stakeholders to discuss technical service issues assisting with the resolution of said issues. Creation of LLD's for projects if required. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge on network technologies. Working to assist with capacity & availability management of various networks. Problem Solving: investigate and resolve problems for services within their own area of responsibility. Provisioning network services and devices where appropriate. If you are interested in the above role, please click Apply Now and send a CV for quick review. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Circle and our Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Our client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, they guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where they have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, theywill interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify, please notify us on igs at circlerecruitment dot com. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your guaranteed interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a better way for us to communicate, please do let us know. Cleared To A High Government Standard, DV Cleared, DV Clearance, DV Check, Developed Vetted, Developed Vetting, DV Strap, Active DV, Juniper, Network, Networks, Networking, Engineer, Engineering Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
Circle Recruitment Manchester, Lancashire
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
3rd Line Engineer Law Firm - Manchester My client, an established and well-regarded law firm based in South Manchester, is looking to appoint a 3rd Line IT Support Engineer to join their growing internal IT team. This is a genuinely hands-on senior support role, suited to someone who operates at true 3rd line level - comfortable owning escalations, supporting core infrastructure, and working closely with the IT Manager on projects and continuous improvement initiatives. The Role You'll act as the senior escalation point for complex technical issues, while also contributing to infrastructure stability and project delivery across the firm. Key responsibilities include: Acting as 3rd line escalation for complex support issues Supporting and maintaining core infrastructure (AD, SCCM, M365, cloud systems) Delivering high-level deskside and remote support to fee earners and support staff Working closely with the IT Manager and Systems Administrator on upgrades, migrations and improvement projects Supporting legal applications including Proclaim (basic-intermediate level) Supporting MS Office / M365, Mimecast, Mitel Cloud and related systems Ensuring tickets are progressed and resolved in line with SLAs What They're Looking For Proven experience operating at 3rd line leve l within a professional services or legal environment Strong infrastructure knowledge (Active Directory, SCCM, O365, networking fundamentals) Experience supporting legal systems (Proclaim desirable) Confident, customer-facing approach with senior stakeholders Comfortable balancing BAU support with project work This is a great opportunity to step into a visible, senior technical role within a stable and well-run firm. You'll work closely with an experienced, hands-on IT Manager who is keen to invest in the right individual and provide exposure to broader infrastructure and project responsibilities. For further details and to apply, please send your CV to Jon Brass at Circle Recruitment or press the apply now button. Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.