Junior Network Test Engineer – Hands-on Networking & Security

EMBS Technology; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

EMBS Technology in Derbyshire is seeking a Junior Network Test Engineer to join the Test and Integration team. This role offers hands-on experience across networking, software testing, systems integration and cyber security technologies.

You will work with experienced engineers, receiving mentoring while developing practical testing skills on complex networking products and integrated systems. A related STEM qualification is preferred and curiosity is valued.

Qualifications

• Graduate, apprentice leaver or early-career engineer with STEM qualification.
• Strong foundation in TCP/IP, IP addressing, subnetting, switching and routing.
• Familiarity with Linux and/or Windows; willingness to learn and investigate issues.

Responsibilities

• Test networking products, software and integrated systems.
• Carry out functional, regression and integration testing.
• Work with test plans and structured test procedures.
• Record test results and document defects.
• Investigate technical issues and identify causes.
• Collaborate with software and hardware engineers to resolve problems.
• Support product validation and evaluation activities.
• Help set up and maintain test environments.
• Build knowledge of IP networking and network security.
• Develop testing, troubleshooting and systems integration skills.

Skills

Networking basics

Troubleshooting

Testing fundamentals

Linux/Windows familiarity

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree/HND/Apprenticeship in Computer Science

Degree/HND/Apprenticeship in Cyber Security

Degree/HND/Apprenticeship in Software Engineering

Tools

Python scripting

Wireshark

Networking certifications (CCNA/Network+)

Job description

EMBS Technology in Derbyshire is seeking a Junior Network Test Engineer to join the Test and Integration team. This role offers hands-on experience across networking, software testing, systems integration and cyber security technologies.

You will work with experienced engineers, receiving mentoring while developing practical testing skills on complex networking products and integrated systems. A related STEM qualification is preferred and curiosity is valued.