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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** Xact Placements
- **Location:** Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** £28,000 - £35,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Subnetting, Network Installation Services, Routing, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Computer Network Technologies, Cisco
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.xactplacements.co.uk/vacancy/2998-senior-network-engineer-fortinet-remote/

## About the Role

* Some exposure to networking, whether from a 1st/2nd line role, an apprenticeship, a home lab, or study towards CCNA or similar
 * An understanding of core networking concepts: TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, DHCP and DNS
 * Cisco experience is a plus. Aruba experience is a bonus but not essential.
 * A hunger to learn and the drive to work towards certifications
 * Good communication skills and confidence dealing with customers
 * A full UK driving licence (essential), as the role includes regular client site visits

## Description

We're working with a growing network and security Managed Service Provider (MSP) in Hertfordshire. They're looking for a Junior Network Engineer who wants to learn, gets curious about how things connect, and wants a real career rather than just a job.

You'll be part of a close-knit technical team that supports, installs and maintains networks for a varied mix of customers. You'll get hands-on exposure from day one, along with senior engineers who will invest time in developing you.

What you'll be doing

 * Supporting, configuring and troubleshooting customer networks, mainly on Cisco and Aruba kit
 * Working with switching, routing, wireless and VLANs in live environments
 * Helping deliver network installations, upgrades and refresh projects
 * Visiting customer sites to rack, stack, patch and commission equipment
 * Responding to and resolving support tickets, and escalating when needed
 * Documenting network designs, changes and fixes

What you'll learn

 * Enterprise switching and wireless across Cisco and Aruba. Full cross-training on Aruba is provided, so prior experience isn't needed.
 * How an MSP works and how to look after multiple customer environments
 * Project delivery, from planning through to go-live