IT Network Engineer
- belfast city district, northern ireland, United Kingdom
- Hybrid
- £28 - £38 Per Hour
Job Description
Junior IT Network Engineer
At-a-Glance
- Junior-level networking role at a leading international law firm
- Belfast-based with a hybrid working model
- Salary: £28,000 - £38,000 + bonus + benefits
- Work across on-premises and Azure cloud infrastructure
- Strong support structure with clear pathways for technical progression
About the Company
Our client is a leading international law firm with a significant presence across the UK and beyond. With a 16-strong Infrastructure Services team supporting offices firm-wide, they invest seriously in their technology function and the people within it. This is a firm that combines the prestige of a top-tier legal practice with a genuinely collaborative, technically ambitious IT culture.
The Role
This is a great entry point into enterprise networking for someone with a solid foundation who is ready to apply their skills in a complex, real-world environment. You will sit within a well-established infrastructure team, supporting the design, deployment, and day-to-day management of the firm's network across both on-premises and Azure cloud environments. Reporting to the IT Cloud and Platform Network Lead, you will work closely with developers, data engineers, and product owners, gaining exposure to a broad range of technologies and best practices. This role suits someone curious, driven, and keen to grow.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the configuration, deployment, and maintenance of network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments
- Assist with troubleshooting network issues, including connectivity, routing, and performance problems
- Contribute to the monitoring of systems and services, helping to maintain reliability, availability, and performance
- Help maintain accurate documentation within IT Service Management tools and keep configuration records up to date
- Apply security best practices under guidance, including vulnerability patching and cybersecurity tooling
- Collaborate with team members and external vendors to support infrastructure delivery and ongoing improvements
- Participate in automation and infrastructure-as-code initiatives, gaining exposure to tools such as Terraform and Azure services
- Support backup, configuration management, and business continuity processes as directed
What You'll Need
Essential:
- 1-2 years of experience in a networking, IT infrastructure, or systems support role
- Working knowledge of core networking concepts: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing protocols
- Familiarity with cloud environments, ideally Microsoft Azure
- Good troubleshooting skills with a methodical approach to problem solving
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable / Nice to Have:
- Exposure to SD-WAN solutions or network load balancing technologies
- ITIL Foundation awareness or certification
- Any relevant networking certification (e.g. CompTIA Network+, CCNA)
Why Apply?
- Salary of £28,000 - £38,000 depending on experience, plus bonus
- Hybrid working from Belfast ... a genuine mix of office and home
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension and annual leave
- Exposure to enterprise-grade infrastructure across cloud and on-premises
- Structured support and mentorship from an experienced infrastructure team
- Work within a firm that values its technology function and invests in it
- Real opportunity to progress into a mid or senior engineer role over time