Network Engineer (176jc) – Hereford

Network Engineer (176jc) – Hereford - £45-50k + Generous Benefits

If you’re a former member of the Armed Forces or about to transition from military service, this is a unique opportunity to put your discipline, structure, and technical skillset to work as a Network Engineer within a respected and forward-thinking organisation.

Whether you’ve worked in a Signals, or similar branch, you already possess the mindset, troubleshooting ability, and security awareness that make you a perfect fit for this role.

Your role as a Network Engineer, you'll be part of the IT Infrastructure team delivering secure, high-performance networks across the business. Your role will be a mix of strategic project work (70%) and hands-on support (30%), giving you the chance to lead improvements while solving real-world challenges.

You’ll get involved in:

·         Designing and deploying secure, resilient networks using Cisco, Palo Alto, and SD-WAN technologies.

·         Hands-on troubleshooting across LAN/WAN/WiFi and firewalls.

·         Acting as a critical 2nd/3rd line escalation point for network incidents.

·         Supporting everything from upgrades and migrations to full-scale implementations.

·         Creating clear documentation including HLDs/LLDs and pre-staging equipment for deployments.

What You Bring from Service

My client is looking for someone with:

·         A minimum CCNA certification (actively working toward CCNP is a plus).

·         Confidence in Cisco routing, switching, VLANs, OSPF, and BGP.

·         IPSec, VPN, and firewall troubleshooting experience (Palo Alto preferred).

·         An understanding of SD-WAN solutions (e.g. Meraki, Prisma).

·         A methodical, security-first mindset—familiar to anyone who’s operated in a MOD or Defence setting.

·         Clear communication, structured thinking, and an eagerness to keep learning.

Desirable (but not essential)

·         Experience with Python/Ansible or other network automation tools.

·         Familiarity with cloud networks (AWS) or ITIL environments.

·         Veterans with experience in secure comms or cyber ops are especially encouraged.

Please note this is a 100% on site role, with NO REMOTE working capability and you will also need to either hold or gain UK SC clearance due to the nature of the contracts.

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RECRUITING EX FORCES PERSONNEL

At Ex-Mil Recruitment we are confident that we can find you the right person for your role. We only register candidates that we would employ ourselves and you can rely on us to carefully vet each and every applicant to ensure that they are right for you. All our candidates possess the unique mix of skills which come from time spent in the armed forces and we take great care in personally matching the right person to your vacancy.

Our Full Recruitment Service makes hiring simple. We will help you develop your job description and arrange interviews with only the best qualified candidates. With our help recruitment can be easy, efficient and effective. We go above and beyond the average recruitment company to source the right people for the role and your company. We are specialists in relationship building and our extensive expertise allows us to not just help you recruit but actually actively help decrease staff turnover with proven results.

Whether you are looking for one new employee or over a great number for a new project our dedicated team of recruitment consultants will find you the right people for your role.

If you would like to discuss what we can do for you please just give us a call on 0333 202 6500 or email us.