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Network Engineer Career Guide (UK)
Networking is a strong route into well-paid infrastructure roles. Build solid fundamentals, earn a recognised certification, and you’ll have a clear path into UK network engineer jobs.
Learn the core concepts
Networking fundamentals, subnetting, routing/switching, and troubleshooting.
Certifications that help
Cisco-style certifications (e.g. CCNA) and foundational vendor-neutral routes.
Move into security (optional)
Strong networking skills are a great stepping stone into cyber security roles.
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