Graduate Network Engineer

Hamilton Barnes; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in the UK is seeking a graduate or junior network engineer to join their team. This fully remote role offers hands-on learning under the mentorship of a Senior Network Engineer. The position includes day-to-day network troubleshooting, assisting in project deployments, and developing key networking skills. Candidates should have a genuine interest in networking, an understanding of core concepts, and strong communication skills. This role provides a clear development path from junior to senior responsibilities.

Benefits

Mentorship from Senior Network Engineer

Exposure to various customer environments

Clear development path

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in networking and infrastructure.
• Understanding of LAN, switching, wireless, and firewalls.
• Willingness to learn and develop as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day network troubleshooting.
• Assist with network projects and upgrades.
• Learn and support Cisco‑led networking platforms.

Skills

Interest in networking and infrastructure

Understanding of core networking concepts

Willingness to learn

Strong communication skills

Job description

Role & What’s in it for the applicant and why would they apply?

This is a career‑building opportunity for a graduate or junior network engineer who wants to be part of a growing journey rather than just filling a seat.

You’ll work closely with an experienced Senior Network Engineer, learning hands‑on across real customer environments while building strong foundations in LAN, wireless, firewalls, and connectivity solutions. The focus is on development, exposure, and progression — not throwing you in at the deep end without support.

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow from junior to confident network engineer, get exposure to modern vendor technologies, and work with a wide variety of customers, this is a strong first or second step.

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day BAU network troubleshooting across customer environments.
• Assist with network projects, upgrades, and deployments.
• Work with Layer 2 networks, LAN, wireless, and firewall technologies.
• Learn and support solutions built around Cisco‑led networking platforms.
• Shadow and support a Senior Network Engineer on more complex issues and projects.
• Travel to customer sites where required to support installations or troubleshooting.
• Build documentation and develop best‑practice troubleshooting skills.
• Actively develop technical skills and progress toward more responsibility over time.

Skills / Must Have

• A genuine interest in networking and infrastructure.
• Understanding of core networking concepts (LAN, switching, wireless, firewalls).
• Willingness to learn, develop, and be part of a long‑term journey.
• Comfortable working remotely with the flexibility to travel when required.
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach with customers.

Nice to Have (but not essential)

• CCNA or working toward it.
• Exposure to HPE Aruba or Cisco Meraki.
• Basic understanding of Azure networking.
• UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Fully remote role, UK‑wide.
• Opportunity to work alongside and be mentored by a Senior Network Engineer.
• Exposure to real‑world customer environments across multiple industries.
• Clear development path from junior to more senior engineering responsibilities.