Junior Network Engineer

Preston | Job ID: 2117 | £20,000-£25,000 + benefits per year

Role Details

Location: Preston, PR40HF  

Salary: £20,000 – £25,000 plus company benefits

Hours: 40 hours (Monday to Friday plus occasional on call)

Founded in 2002, Infinium IT Ltd are an experienced team of IT & Wi-Fi specialists providing support across the UK. Due to a truly exciting period of growth and we are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Junior Network Engineer to join our team, based out of our Preston Head office.

Main Purpose: The Junior Network Engineer is responsible for supporting the delivery of the network, associated applications and data centre services. This includes the day-to-day operation of network services, delivery of projects and maintenance in the field.

Junior Network Engineer Responsibilities will include:

• Support desk duties utilising OTRS, Nagios, Rancid, PRTG, Cacti
• Linux administration for monitoring and managing service provider infrastructure
• Networking duties with Cisco and Juniper hardware.
• Firewall maintenance and support using Cisco ASA/Firepower Services, Junos SRX
• Business Wifi support using Unifi/Cisco Aironet/Mobility Express/Cambium
• Visit the datacentre to assist in upgrades or troubleshoot outages.
• Customer site visits for breakfix / network upgrades / refreshes
• Pre-sales support.
• Any such duties that may be required.

As Junior Network Engineer You will:

• Be required to be On-Call, Out of Hours (up to one week in four)
• Have good knowledge of networking (Most layer2 and Layer 3 technologies)
• Have a flexible approach and be a team player
• Good manual dexterity, attention to detail, with Practical/ DIY skills
• Layer 1 fault finding and remediation during customer site visits / installs.
• Eager to learn and develop
• Linux administration skills
• Good understanding of RBAC / Zone based firewalls
• Strong troubleshooting Skills

Essential

• CCNA or working towards / JNCIA or working towards
• Full Driving Licence
• Existing helpdesk experience / Telephone & ticket handling

The comprehensive package and benefits offered at Infinium includes:

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience
• Competitive holiday package – additional leave accrued after 3 years’ service
• Extensive training and development opportunities with internal progression available.
• Free home internet
• Wellbeing package including discounted gym, support towards optical and dental treatment and others.
• Spacious canteen area including healthy free snacks, drinks, and coffee machine
• Regular team social events including amazing Christmas parties and Family Fun days

To submit your CV for this exciting Junior Network Engineer opportunity, please email your CV to hr@infinium.co.uk or contact Sam on 07983 136 786 for further information.