Junior Network Engineer
Location: Hertfordshire (office-based with regular client site visits)Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 + paid certificationsType: Permanent, full-time
Ready to build a career in networking? This is where it starts.
We’re working with a growing network and security Managed Service Provider (MSP) in Hertfordshire. They’re looking for a Junior Network Engineer who wants to learn, gets curious about how things connect, and wants a real career rather than just a job.
You’ll be part of a close-knit technical team that supports, installs and maintains networks for a varied mix of customers. You’ll get hands‑on exposure from day one, along with senior engineers who will invest time in developing you.
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting, configuring and troubleshooting customer networks, mainly on Cisco and Aruba kit
- Working with switching, routing, wireless and VLANs in live environments
- Helping deliver network installations, upgrades and refresh projects
- Visiting customer sites to rack, stack, patch and commission equipment
- Responding to and resolving support tickets, and escalating when needed
- Documenting network designs, changes and fixes
What you’ll learn
- Enterprise switching and wireless across Cisco and Aruba. Full cross-training on Aruba is provided, so prior experience isn’t needed.
- How an MSP works and how to look after multiple customer environments
- Project delivery, from planning through to go-live
What we’re looking for
- Some exposure to networking, whether from a 1st/2nd line role, an apprenticeship, a home lab, or study towards CCNA or similar
- An understanding of core networking concepts: TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, DHCP and DNS
- Cisco experience is a plus. Aruba experience is a bonus but not essential.
- A hunger to learn and the drive to work towards certifications
- Good communication skills and confidence dealing with customers
- A full UK driving licence (essential), as the role includes regular client site visits
What’s in it for you
- £28,000 – £35,000 depending on experience
- Fully funded certifications such as CCNA, Aruba ACA/ACP and beyond
- A clear progression path from junior to network engineer and senior engineer
- Mentoring from experienced engineers and real responsibility early on
- A supportive team where your development is a priority
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Junior Network Engineer employer: XACT PLACEMENTS LIMITED
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