Junior Network Engineer

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.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.