Neos Networks

Junior Network Engineer page is loaded Junior Network Engineerlocations: Penner Road: Reading Forburytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: May 30, 2026 (16 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR1017Junior Network EngineerNeos Networks offers alternative working arrangements that give employees some flexibility, including office, home and hybrid working.Base location: Glasgow, Havant, or Reading Salary: up to 30,000 - £40,000 a year depending on experience + performance related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.Working Pattern:6 months FTC Full time with the option of hybrid workingWe are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Network Engineer to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to gain hands-on experience in the design, build, and delivery of critical network infrastructure projects. You will work alongside experienced engineers and project managers to deliver technical solutions across WAN, LAN, and security environments, playing an active role in both engineering execution and project delivery.Vetting/Clearance Level: To support Critical National Infrastructure, you may be required to complete a Security Check (SC clearance).Key Responsibilities As a Junior Network Engineer, your role will cover the following areas:Design, build, and configure network infrastructure solutions as part of project delivery Support the implementation of routers, switches, firewalls, and WAN technologies across multi-vendor environments Assist with remote builds, staging, and deployment of customer solutions Work closely with project managers to deliver projects on time, ensuring technical requirements are met Perform testing, validation, and documentation of deployed solutions Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during project implementation Participate in change activities, including out-of-hours work where required Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and customers to ensure successful project outcomes Produce and maintain build guides and handover documentationThe ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation in networking or IT infrastructure, with a keen interest in hands-on engineering and project delivery. A CCNA qualification or equivalent (e.g. Juniper or similar certification) is highly desirable.You will need the following skills: Hands-on or lab-based experience with routing and switching technologies Familiarity with Cisco IOS / IOS-XE and enterprise networking hardware Also a good understanding of: Layer 2 technologies (Ethernet, VLANs, Spanning Tree) Layer 3 technologies (OSPF, BGP, subnetting, ACLs, VRFs) Exposure to firewalls and security appliances (configuration, upgrades, policies) Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Ability to interpret technical designs and translate them into build/configuration tasks Good communication skills for working with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersDesirable: Experience or exposure to multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Juniper, Aruba) Knowledge of SD-WAN technologies or modern network architectures Exposure to data centre networking (VXLAN, EVPN) Understanding of network security principles Awareness of project delivery frameworks (Agile, PRINCE2)Personal Attributes: Self-motivated and keen to develop hands-on engineering skills Strong attention to detail and quality of work Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team Flexible approach to working hours when supporting project delivery Customer-focused with good interpersonal skills Next Steps All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. Should you need any further assistance please contact Neos Networks we believe in making complex connectivity challenges simple.We offer a range of benefits to our employees and believe that a great place to work, motivates everyone to do their best.Just some of our benefits include: Annual Bonus Employee Discounts Birthday & Volunteering Leave Pension, with Service-related Increases Cycle to Work Scheme Holiday Buy Mental Health & Wellbeing SupportThrough our 'working differently' programme we support flexible work times and the ability to work on a hybrid basis.We bring together the unparalleled expertise of dedicated teams with innovation and technical excellence to provide businesses, government organisations and our partners a better network experience that can power the UK's digital future. We do it with a spirit of collaboration, partnership and integrity that means we can achieve more, together.