Job Title

Systems Engineer - Network

Client

NATS

Location

• Primary: Whiteley (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week onsite)
• Secondary: Occasional UK Airport sites (approximately 1 week at a time, infrequent)

Contract Details

• Contract Length: 12 months
• Rate: £500 per hour
• Engagement Type: Umbrella
• IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Role Overview

NATS is seeking an experienced Network Systems Engineer to support and maintain critical network infrastructure within a highly regulated, safety-critical environment. The successful contractor will work as part of a specialist engineering team, ensuring the availability, performance, and security of complex network systems.

This role requires strong hands-on expertise across enterprise networking technologies, with a particular focus on Cisco and firewall technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, support, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure
• Configure and manage network hardware including routers, firewalls, and switches
• Provide operational support for mission-critical systems in a high-availability environment
• Work with Cisco networking technologies across LAN, WAN, and security domains
• Support and maintain firewall solutions, including Palo Alto
• Operate and manage Nokia 7705 platforms
• Participate in on-site support at airport locations when required
• Ensure compliance with security, operational, and safety standards
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to resolve network issues and implement changes

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Network / Systems Engineer in complex environments
• Strong expertise in Cisco networking technologies
• Hands-on experience with routers and firewalls
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls
• Working knowledge of Nokia 7705 platforms
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work in operationally critical, regulated environments

Qualifications

• CCNA (required)
• CCNP (preferred)

Working Pattern

• Hybrid working model: 2-3 days per week onsite in Whiteley
• Flexibility to attend airport sites occasionally (typically one-week periods)