Summer-Browning Associates are currently supporting a consultancy (end client is Central Government) who are seeking a Network Engineer/SME on a 9 month assignment. Service Location: London ( 3 days - Hybrid) As a Network Engineer your main responsibilities will be to: We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer with existing SC clearance and strong emphasis on Juniper, Palo Alto and Cisco technologies and application delivery technologies to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will design, implement, maintain, and support enterprise network infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects and contribute to the overall strategic direction of our technology initiatives. DutiesDesign, configure, and maintain Juniper, Palo Alto and Cisco firewalls, switches and routers.Support LAN, WAN, VPN, and data centre network operations across multiple sites.Configuration and maintenance of Application Load balancers/reverse proxies (L4 and L7) e.g. F5, Nginx, HA Proxy etc.Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure maximum uptime.Implement and manage security controls on Juniper, Palo Alto and Cisco appliancesCollaborate with architecture teams on network design and strategic planning.Perform firmware and software upgrades, configuration backups, and patch management.Participate in network migrations, expansions, and disaster recovery planning.Maintain detailed network documentation