About the Role:
I am seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Network Engineer to support and enhance my clients network infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career to gain hands-on experience and learn from seasoned professionals in a dynamic technical environment. The role involves assisting with network operations, troubleshooting, and contributing to infrastructure development.
Salary:
Up to £35k
Key Responsibilities:
Network Support
* Assist in monitoring and resolving network issues.
* Support deployment and maintenance of network hardware.
* Learn and apply connectivity solutions suited to business needs.
* Participate in testing and maintaining business continuity plans.
* Provide technical support to internal users and collaborate with the IT support team.
Infrastructure Development
* Contribute to documentation of network infrastructure.
* Assist in researching and evaluating emerging network technologies.
* Gain exposure to network design and architecture.
* Learn about network upgrade paths and planning.
Continuous Improvement
* Help identify opportunities to enhance network performance and reliability.
* Support the development of efficient support processes.
* Participate in initiatives aimed at improving network availability.
Skills & Attributes:
* Basic understanding of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, routing, switching).
* Strong interest in learning network technologies and industry best practices.
* Familiarity with basic network troubleshooting tools.
* Interest in Cisco networking (CCNA-level knowledge is a plus).
* Willingness to learn dynamic routing protocols, firewalls, and VPN technologies.
* Interest in virtualized environments (e.g., VMware).
* Proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
* Basic understanding of computer architecture and operating systems.
* Willingness to learn ITIL principles.
* A degree or equivalent in a technical field (or currently pursuing one) is desirable.