JuniorNetworkEngineer

Who is HelloKindred? HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid. Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands. Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: January 28, 2027 Work set up: Hybrid (3 days per week in London office) Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Junior Network Engineer to support a critical infrastructure refresh across EMEA colocation sites. This role focuses on the replacement of end-of-life network switches, requiring hands-on technical expertise, coordination with stakeholders, and end-to-end delivery of network migration activities. What you will do: * Configure network devices in lab environments prior to deployment. * Coordinate with remote teams to rack and install network switches. * Raise change requests and communicate with stakeholders to secure approvals. * Execute migration of connections from legacy to new network devices. * Perform validation checks during and after migration activities. * Support weekend migration windows and ensure readiness for operational checks. * Coordinate decommissioning, removal, and disposal of legacy equipment. * Track project progress and update centralized reporting tools. * Collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to resolve issues. * Drive project completion by proactively addressing risks and obstacles. ## Qualifications * Demonstrated hands-on experience with network engineering concepts including TCP/IP, BGP routing, PIM routing, STP, route maps, and access lists. * Proven experience working with network routers and switches, including Arista and Cisco technologies. * Strong understanding of network infrastructure deployment and migration processes. * Experience working in compl