About the Role

We are seeking a UK based, motivated and operations-focused Junior Network Engineer to join our growing team. This role is central to ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of our network infrastructure. As we expand, you will play a critical part in maintaining our network and providing expert-level support for both internal teams and external partners. 

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with colocation partners and upstream providers to ensure network reliability and performance.
• Respond to network incidents, conducting investigations, implementing resolutions, or escalating as appropriate.
• Provide 3rd-line network support to internal support teams.
• Coordinate with datacentre remote hands for physical troubleshooting and remediation.
• Ensure that all network device configurations align with intended design specifications.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date network documentation and device inventory.
• Participate in scheduled maintenance windows, including configuration deployments and device software upgrades.

We will be starting interviews for this role around the 16th of March. 

Pay range: £30,000 - £35,000  

 Minimum Qualifications

• Hands-on operational experience with network infrastructure and incident response.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, architectures, and best practices.
• Experience engaging with external vendors, partners, and datacentre personnel.
• Proficiency in reviewing and managing device configurations and documentation.
• Willingness to participate in maintenance windows and on-call rotation as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Arista networking equipment.
• Familiarity with other major network vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Fortigate, and Dell.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in complex network environments.