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Reed
Birmingham, United Kingdom
13 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Temporary contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Shift work Languages
English Experience level
Junior Compensation
£ 31KJob location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Network Architecture
Routing & Switching
Job description
The Opportunity: Are you ready to take the next step in your networking career? Whether you're an experienced 1st Line Network Engineer or looking for a fresh challenge, this is your chance to join a dynamic 24/7 operations team supporting a global customer WAN estate.
This role is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in networking who's eager to grow into more advanced technical roles. We'll support your development every step of the way.
What You'll Be Doing
- Act as the first point of contact for WAN-related incidents and alerts
- Perform triage, basic configuration, and 1st line troubleshooting
- Monitor and maintain global network infrastructure
- Escalate complex issues while maintaining ownership and accountability
- Collaborate with 2nd and 3rd line teams to build your skills
- Engage with internal and external third parties
- Keep documentation accurate and up to date
Requirements
- Previous experience in a 1st line support
- Knowledge of: Routing & Switching (ideally CCNA-level)
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- A proactive, "right first time" mindset