Junior Network Automation Engineer - Systems Integrator

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? Join a boutique network automation consultancy headquartered in the heart of London, specialising in cutting-edge automation solutions. The firm partners with some of the world's most prominent financial institutions to streamline, secure, and scale their global network environments. With a focus on delivering practical, scalable solutions, the consultancy helps enterprises accelerate their automation journeys, enabling them to realise cost-savings and productivity benefits in a short time-frame.

As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a passionate and driven Junior Network Automation Engineer to join their elite team of engineers and help build the future of network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of network automation solutions for clients in financial services
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python
• Use tools like Ansible, Git, and CI/CD pipelines to streamline network operations
• Assist in network configuration, testing, and documentation
• Collaborate with internal consultants and client engineering teams on projects
• Stay up to date with new technologies and trends in the network automation space

Requirements:

• 1+ year of experience in Networking (CCNA-level or equivalent practical experience
• Basic experience with Python scripting for automation
• Exposure to Ansible, Git, or similar tools
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn
• Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities

Nice to Have:

• Experience working in or with financial services environments
• Familiarity with Cisco, Juniper, or Arista networking equipment
• Understanding of CI/CD workflows and infrastructure-as-code practices
• Knowledge of APIs, YAML, or JSON

Benefits:

• Be part of a highly technical and collaborative team solving real-world problems
• Work on projects for tier-1 financial institutions
• Gain mentorship from automation experts and accelerate your learning curve
• Flexible hybrid working environment
• Clear career progression in a fast-growing consultancy
• Regular training and certification support

Salary:

• £40,000 per annum