Graduate Network Engineer

Hamilton Barnes; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a graduate or junior network engineer to join their team. This is a fully remote position that offers mentorship from an experienced Senior Network Engineer. The role involves supporting network troubleshooting, assisting with projects, and developing skills in core networking concepts. This opportunity provides a clear development path from junior to more senior responsibilities while working in varied customer environments across the UK.

Benefits

Fully remote role

Mentorship from a Senior Engineer

Development path from junior to senior role

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in networking and infrastructure.
• Understanding of core networking concepts (LAN, switching, wireless, firewalls).
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interest in networking

Understanding of LAN and switching

Willingness to learn

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.