Senior Network Engineer | Defence Consultancy | Hemel Hempstead | Up to £72,000 + 10% Bonus | DV Clearance Eligibility RequiredMERITUS are working with a leading Defence consultancy looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join a highly secure, fast-paced environment supporting critical national infrastructure projects. This role offers the chance to work on meaningful, technically complex platforms that play a key role in national security.If you''re confident in designing and building secure network systems and enjoy working in a team where innovation and problem-solving are part of the day-to-day, this could be the perfect next step in your career. DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance is essential for this role - either already held or eligible to be obtained.The role is based on client site in Hemel Hempstead. Main Responsibilities:Take the lead in designing, building, and maintaining secure, high-performance network platforms.Work closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions.Support and enhance existing monitoring and observability frameworks using tools like SNMP and syslog.Deliver against technical roadmaps, ensuring platforms remain aligned with product support life cycles.Stay up to date with new technologies, expanding your knowledge to support evolving customer needSkills Required:Strong hands-on experience with network monitoring tools and protocols - SNMP, syslog, IP Networking.Proven ability to deploy and int