Junior Network Engineer — Hands-On Enterprise Networking

Nobia; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company discounts

Retail Trust access

Flexible holidays

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Magnet is seeking a Junior Network Engineer to join our Infrastructure team in Leeds. You will support the day-to-day operation of our network and work with experienced engineers to develop your hands-on skills in enterprise networking.

Based in the Leeds office, this role involves 39 hours per week with hybrid working (3 days in office). The salary range is £26,538.49 to £30,000 depending on experience, with early career development supported by a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in networking and IT infrastructure.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues across the business.
• Organised and able to manage workloads effectively.
• Experience of IT support environments and networking equipment would be advantageous.
• Exposure to Cisco networking technologies would be beneficial.
• Ability to follow processes and produce clear documentation.
• A positive, proactive approach and a desire to build a career in network engineering.
• Flexibility to travel occasionally to other business locations if required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and maintaining the organisation's core network infrastructure.
• Assisting with network maintenance, upgrades, and project activities.
• Supporting the corporate network, including firewalls, switches, and wireless technologies.
• Investigating and resolving network tickets escalated from the Desktop Support team.
• Monitoring network performance and alerting systems, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Assisting with firmware updates, hardware upgrades, and hardware replacements.
• Supporting disaster recovery testing and maintaining network documentation.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the network team.
• Developing technical knowledge and skills through hands-on experience and collaboration with senior engineers.

Skills

Networking

IT Infrastructure

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

IT Support

Cisco

Tools

Firewalls

Switches

Wireless technologies

Network Monitoring Tools

Job description

Magnet is seeking a Junior Network Engineer to join our Infrastructure team in Leeds. You will support the day-to-day operation of our network and work with experienced engineers to develop your hands-on skills in enterprise networking.

Based in the Leeds office, this role involves 39 hours per week with hybrid working (3 days in office). The salary range is £26,538.49 to £30,000 depending on experience, with early career development supported by a collaborative culture.