Junior Network Engineer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £31,236 i £35,608 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Reading, Home Counties, RG6 6AH |
| Cwmni: | University of Reading |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 57837271 |
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Full Time, Permanent
The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 26 September 2025
Interview : W/C 13th October 2025
The University of Reading is an exciting and vibrant place to work where there are opportunities to get involved with a wide variety of work, from corporate systems to high profile research groups, and from the museums and archives to a working farm. The University offers a generous holiday allowance of 26 days, and 6 days of extended closure around Christmas and Easter. We will provide a flexible, friendly and dynamic working environment, good annual leave provision, training opportunities and the chance to work in an environment with a wide variety of challenges.
The Connectivity Team within Digital Technology Services (DTS) oversee the delivery and management of all secure, reliable and scalable network solutions across the campus infrastructure forming the foundation for all IT services across the University.
We are looking for a Junior Network Engineer to join the team and help support the current infrastructure and assist in the delivery of our new network based on Juniper’s IP-CLOS topology underpinned by Juniper Mist AI. Working with modern technology at an enterprise scale, this is a rare opportunity to learn and make a difference to the customers of the network
You must have the following to be considered for the role:
- Experience of working with network equipment (configuration and management)
- Understanding of wired & wireless standards and fundamentals
- Entry level certification such as Comptia (+) or demonstrable equivalent experience.
In addition, you should be able to:
- Demonstrate good working practices in a technical support environment.
- Some knowledge of IT Service Management frameworks such as ITIL
- You will have : compulsory
Knowledge of networking concepts and key protocols such OSPF, STP, BGP, DHCP
- Good understanding of network security and best practice
- Able to work on-site
Please see the job description and personal specification for further details.
For more information, please contact:
Contact Name: Richard Beaman
Contact Job Title: Network Manager
Contact Email address: r.beaman@reading.ac.uk
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 26 September 2025
Interview : W/C 13th October 2025
The University of Reading is an exciting and vibrant place to work where there are opportunities to get involved with a wide variety of work, from corporate systems to high profile research groups, and from the museums and archives to a working farm. The University offers a generous holiday allowance of 26 days, and 6 days of extended closure around Christmas and Easter. We will provide a flexible, friendly and dynamic working environment, good annual leave provision, training opportunities and the chance to work in an environment with a wide variety of challenges.
The Connectivity Team within Digital Technology Services (DTS) oversee the delivery and management of all secure, reliable and scalable network solutions across the campus infrastructure forming the foundation for all IT services across the University.
We are looking for a Junior Network Engineer to join the team and help support the current infrastructure and assist in the delivery of our new network based on Juniper’s IP-CLOS topology underpinned by Juniper Mist AI. Working with modern technology at an enterprise scale, this is a rare opportunity to learn and make a difference to the customers of the network
You must have the following to be considered for the role:
- Experience of working with network equipment (configuration and management)
- Understanding of wired & wireless standards and fundamentals
- Entry level certification such as Comptia (+) or demonstrable equivalent experience.
In addition, you should be able to:
- Demonstrate good working practices in a technical support environment.
- Some knowledge of IT Service Management frameworks such as ITIL
- You will have : compulsory
Knowledge of networking concepts and key protocols such OSPF, STP, BGP, DHCP
- Good understanding of network security and best practice
- Able to work on-site
Please see the job description and personal specification for further details.
For more information, please contact:
Contact Name: Richard Beaman
Contact Job Title: Network Manager
Contact Email address: r.beaman@reading.ac.uk
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.