An opportunity has arisen for a Junior Network Engineer in Manchester. The role offers a salary of £35K and the chance to join a growing organisation. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in an environment that encourages autonomy, creativity, and a focus on delivering a world-class customer journey. This role offers excellent training and is happy to put the successful candidate through industry recognised certifications though some exposure to networking is highly desirable.

JUNIOR NETWORK ENGINEER

Salary: £35K

Location: Manchester City Centre (Hybrid 1 or 2 days a week on-site)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Network Engineer in the heart of Manchester City Centre. The role offers a salary of £35K and the chance to join a growing organisation. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in an environment that encourages autonomy, creativity, and a focus on delivering a world-class customer journey. This role offers excellent training and is happy to put the successful candidate through industry recognised certifications though some exposure to networking is highly desirable.

What you'll do:

As a Junior Network Engineer, your primary responsibility will be managing and optimizing the office network infrastructure across multiple sites. You will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient and reliable access to network resources by monitoring and optimizing network performance. Your expertise in IT security practices will be invaluable as you implement and maintain security protocols to protect network and system integrity. Working within ISO 27001 environments, you will ensure compliance with industry standards. Your collaborative skills will come into play as you work with cross-functional teams to support IT projects and initiatives. Additionally, you will provide technical support and training to end-users and internal teams.

. Maintain the office network infrastructure, including WiFi and wired access points across multiple sites.

. Monitor and optimize network performance to ensure efficient and reliable access to network resources.

. Manage outgoing Internet connections to ensure stability and security.

. Implement and maintain security protocols to protect network and system integrity.

. Work within ISO 27001 environments to ensure compliance with industry standards.

. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support IT projects and initiatives.

. Provide technical support and training to end-users and internal teams.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Junior Network Engineer position brings proven experience in networks, particularly in managing office network infrastructure. You have a strong background in security management, preferably within ISO 27001 environments. Your knowledge of network protocols, configurations, and troubleshooting is robust, complemented by your familiarity with IT security best practices and tools. Your excellent problem-solving skills are matched by your attention to detail. Furthermore, your strong communication and collaboration skills make you an effective team player.

. Proven experience in networks, with a focus on managing office network infrastructure.

. Security management experience, preferably within ISO 27001 environments.

. Strong knowledge of network protocols, configurations, and troubleshooting.

. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

. Strong communication and collaboration skills.

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