DV Cleared Network / Systems Engineer Contract - 500 per day (Inside IR35) Travel Required - South West and Midlands (2-3 days per week)We are supporting a defence programme delivering capability at the front edge of a deployable communications platform, and are looking for an experienced Network / Systems Engineer to join the engineering team on a contract basis.This role requires a hands-on generalist engineer who is comfortable working across networking, systems integration and platform engineering within secure defence environments. The successful candidate will support the ongoing development, build and deployment of communications capability used in operational settings.You will be working closely with technical teams, programme stakeholders and operational users, so strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills are essential.Regular travel will be required to secure MOD sites across the South West and Midlands (2-3 days per week). Flexibility to travel is essential.Key responsibilitiesEngineering support for deployable communications and CIS capabilitySystems and network integration within secure defence environmentsSupporting platform builds, configuration and deployment activitiesTroubleshooting and resolving technical issues across networking and infrastructure layersWorking with stakeholders across engineering, programme and operational teamsExperience requiredStrong background as a Network Engineer, Systems Engineer or Communications EngineerExperience wo