Junior Network Engineer - Hands-on Networking & Growth

Magnet; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic 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 Darlington, working 3 days per week in the office. You will support day-to-day operations of our network and help develop skills in enterprise networking technologies.

We offer a hands-on environment with experienced engineers, opportunities to work on core network infrastructure, and a commitment to growth within a collaborative culture. Flexibility and willingness to learn are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Interest in networking and IT infrastructure.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
• Good communication and ability to work with colleagues.
• Organised and able to manage workloads.
• Exposure to Cisco networking technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the organisation's core network infrastructure.
• Assist with network maintenance, upgrades, and projects.
• Support the corporate network, including firewalls, switches, and wireless technologies.
• Investigate and resolve network tickets escalated from the Desktop Support team.
• Monitor network performance and alerting systems, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Assist with firmware updates, hardware upgrades, and hardware replacements.
• Support disaster recovery testing and maintain network documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the network team.
• Develop technical knowledge and skills with senior engineers.

Skills

Networking basics

Problem solving

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Organised

Tools

Cisco networking technologies

Job description

Magnet is seeking a Junior Network Engineer to join our Infrastructure team in Darlington, working 3 days per week in the office. You will support day-to-day operations of our network and help develop skills in enterprise networking technologies.

We offer a hands-on environment with experienced engineers, opportunities to work on core network infrastructure, and a commitment to growth within a collaborative culture. Flexibility and willingness to learn are highly valued.