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Network Engineer Apprentice
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Whether it’s reimagining IT operations for enhanced performance, interoperability, and agility, or harnessing game-changing technologies such as Cloud, AI, and IoT for long-term value creation and ROI, you can count on Bell’s decades of expertise in extracting maximum value from a myriad of transformation programs.
About the role:
You will support the development, operation, and continuous improvement of Bell’s wired, wireless, and secure network services across enterprise, data center, customer, and emerging AI infrastructure environments. The role is designed to build foundational network engineering capability, with a primary focus on Cisco technologies, routing and switching, wireless networking, network security, and operational support, while developing awareness of modern data center networking concepts such as EVPN/VXLAN, software-defined networking, automation, observability, and high-performance AI fabrics including NVIDIA InfiniBand.
Working under the guidance of senior network, infrastructure, and security engineers, the apprentice will contribute to improving network reliability, configuration standards, documentation, monitoring, and troubleshooting practices while developing practical experience across Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, HPE Aruba, Dell networking, wireless technologies, and modern data center connectivity models.
Responsibilities:
- Network support and engineering
- Firewall, security, and access control
- Monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational reliability
- Modern network automation and observability
- Documentation and standards
- Collaboration across teams
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Required skills:
- Foundational understanding of networking concepts, including IP addressing, subnetting, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, and common network services
- Demonstrated interest in Cisco technologies, network engineering, and professional certification
- Awareness of network security principles, including firewalls, access control, logging, monitoring, and secure configuration
- Interest in modern network architectures, including data center fabrics, cloud connectivity, automation, observability, and AI infrastructure networking
- Basic analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving capability
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a structured team environment and follow escalation procedures
Desirable experience:
- Awareness of Cisco networking technologies and CCNA-level concepts
- Exposure to firewall, wireless, or network monitoring concepts
- Familiarity with Palo Alto, Fortinet, HPE Aruba, or Dell networking technologies
- Basic understanding of data center networking, cloud connectivity, or secure remote access principles
- Awareness of EVPN/VXLAN, leaf-spine architectures, network overlays, segmentation, and software-defined networking concepts
- Awareness of AI and high-performance computing networking concepts, including NVIDIA InfiniBand, RDMA, low-latency fabrics, and GPU cluster connectivity
- Interest in network automation, telemetry, observability, and infrastructure-as-code practices
Entry requirements:
- An A-Level in ICT
- OR an International Baccalaureate at Level 3 ICT
- OR a Level 3 apprenticeship in a similar subject
- OR a BTEC Extended Diploma in IT (180 credits)
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You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance, you could still be considered for the programme.
If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application, you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.
For more information, please visit the UK ENIC website.
Working hours:
9am-5.30pm. Remote-first working model with periodic in-person collaboration as required. Participation in team meetings, training sessions, and development activities.
Benefits:
- Pension
- Coffee machine
- Dress down
- Hybrid
Future prospects:
This role forms part of the organization’s long-term capability development in network engineering. The apprentice is expected to progressively build technical competence and professional skills, with the objective of transitioning into a permanent Network Engineer role or a related specialism such as network security, wireless engineering, data center networking, AI infrastructure networking, automation, or infrastructure engineering.
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