Network Engineer Industrial Placement 2027
You will join the Met Office as a Network Engineer on an industrial placement to help deliver secure and reliable connectivity for weather data and enterprise communications. Working alongside a team of skilled network engineers, your day involves installing and maintaining networking equipment, resolving incidents, and working on projects like data centre networking and cloud security solutions. You will collaborate with technical staff and leading specialists while gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies. The role is designed for undergraduate students looking to develop their technical skills and build a foundation for their future career.
What they're looking for
- Studying for an undergraduate degree with a networking or IT component
- Genuine interest in IT and willingness to develop technical knowledge
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
- Ability to plan, prioritise, and work collaboratively with others
- Awareness of at least one programming language like Python or PowerShell
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to UK nationals, Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth, EU and Turkish nationals with relevant right to work or status.
Selection process
Interviews will be completed by 16th December 2026.
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