At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and manage network infrastructure in a hybrid environment, troubleshooting and collaborating with a dynamic team.
- Company: Leading international law firm with a strong focus on technology and collaboration.
- Benefits: Salary up to £38,000, hybrid working, comprehensive benefits, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with mentorship and exposure to enterprise-grade technologies.
- Why this job: Kickstart your networking career in a prestigious firm with real-world impact and growth potential.
- Qualifications: 1-2 years in networking or IT support, knowledge of core networking concepts, and cloud familiarity.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 38000 £ per year.
Junior-level networking role at a leading international law firm based in Belfast with a hybrid working model.
Salary: £28,000 - £38,000 + bonus + benefits.
Work across on-premises and Azure cloud infrastructure with a strong support structure and clear pathways for technical progression.
About the Company
Our client is a leading international law firm with a significant presence across the UK and beyond. They invest seriously in their technology function and the people within it, combining the prestige of a top-tier legal practice with a genuinely collaborative, technically ambitious IT culture.
The Role
This is a great entry point into enterprise networking for someone with a solid foundation who is ready to apply their skills in a complex, real-world environment. You will sit within a well-established infrastructure team, supporting the design, deployment, and day-to-day management of the firm's network across both on-premises and Azure cloud environments. Reporting to the IT Cloud and Platform Network Lead, you will work closely with developers, data engineers, and product owners, gaining exposure to a broad range of technologies and best practices. This role suits someone curious, driven, and keen to grow.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the configuration, deployment, and maintenance of network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.
- Assist with troubleshooting network issues, including connectivity, routing, and performance problems.
- Contribute to the monitoring of systems and services, helping to maintain reliability, availability, and performance.
- Help maintain accurate documentation within IT Service Management tools and keep configuration records up to date.
- Apply security best practices under guidance, including vulnerability patching and cybersecurity tooling.
- Collaborate with team members and external vendors to support infrastructure delivery and ongoing improvements.
- Participate in automation and infrastructure-as-code initiatives, gaining exposure to tools such as Terraform and Azure services.
- Support backup, configuration management, and business continuity processes as directed.
What You'll Need
Essential:
- 1-2 years of experience in a networking, IT infrastructure, or systems support role.
- Working knowledge of core networking concepts: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing protocols.
- Familiarity with cloud environments, ideally Microsoft Azure.
- Good troubleshooting skills with a methodical approach to problem solving.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Right to work in the UK.
Desirable / Nice to Have:
- Exposure to SD-WAN solutions or network load balancing technologies.
- ITIL Foundation awareness or certification.
- Any relevant networking certification (e.g. CompTIA Network+, CCNA).
Why Apply?
- Salary of £28,000 - £38,000 depending on experience, plus bonus.
- Hybrid working from Belfast - a genuine mix of office and home.
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension and annual leave.
- Exposure to enterprise-grade infrastructure across cloud and on-premises.
- Structured support and mentorship from an experienced infrastructure team.
- Work within a firm that values its technology function and invests in it.
- Real opportunity to progress into a mid or senior engineer role over time.
Next Steps
If this sounds like the right move for you, get in touch with Luke or connect with him on LinkedIn to find out more. We would love to hear from you.
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