Junior Network Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by eTeam
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Knutsford, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Junior Network Engineer role involves replacing 50 end-of-life network switches in client EMEA colo sites, requiring close collaboration with stakeholders. The position is hybrid, with 60% office and 40% remote work based in Knutsford. Candidates should have strong networking knowledge and hands-on experience with network routers and switches, particularly Arista and Cisco. Effective communication and project management skills are essential for driving the project to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete the replacement of 50 end-of-life network switches in client EMEA colo sites.
- Preconfigure devices in the lab and work with remote hands to rack devices.
- Raise changes to communicate with stakeholders and obtain approval for migration.
- Migrate connections from old to new devices during agreed weekends.
- Perform necessary checks and be ready for start-of-week checks on Sundays.
- Coordinate to decommission, un-rack, and dispose of old equipment.
- Keep track of progress in a centralized tracking sheet.
Key Skills:
- Professional-level working knowledge of networks (TCP/IP, BGP routing, PIM routing, STP, route maps, access lists).
- Practical hands-on experience with network routers and switches.
- Experience with Arista and Cisco switches.
- Experience in the financial sector is a plus.
- End-to-end project management experience is a plus.
- Working-level knowledge of Ansible and other tooling.
- Strong analytical and project management skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Knutsford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you
Role Title: Junior Network Engineer
Location: Hybrid 60% office-40% remote—Knutsford
Duration: 28/01/2027
Role Description:
Requirements / skills:
- Provide a network engineer to complete the replacement of 50 end of life network switches in client EMEA colo sites.
- Candidate should be located in the 1CP office so they are in close proximity to stakeholders whose applications run on these EOL switches along with the Specialised Infra EMEA Lead (Adam Coulter).
- Preconfigure devices in the lab
- Work with remote hands to rack devices
- Raise changes to communicate w stakeholders and obtain approval for the migration in an agreed window
- Migrate connections from old to new devices on agreed weekend with remote hands.
- Perform necessary checks and be ready for start of week checks on Sunday should any issues arise.
- Coordinate to decom, un-rack, and dispose of old kit
- Keep track of progress in our centralized tracking sheet.
Candidate will possess a good attitude, work well with others, and an energetic approach to drive the project to completion, overcoming any obstacles in the way. Strong communication is important.
Skills / Experience
- Possess professional-level working knowledge of networks (TCP/IP, BGP routing, PIM routing, STP, route maps, access lists).
- Must have practical hands-on experience working with network routers and switches.
- Have experience working with Arista and Cisco switches.
- Experience in the financial sector a plus.
- Experience managing such a project end-to-end a plus
- Ideally have working-level knowledge of Ansible and other tooling to achieve objectives in an efficient manner.
- Possess strong analytical and project management skills to be able to manage the end of life project and communicate effectively with stakeholders
If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.