Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer – Juniper - 6 Month Contract

As a Juniper Network Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Juniper-based network solutions. You’ll work with a team of network professionals to ensure seamless operations, optimize performance, and maintain the highest levels of security and uptime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and maintain Juniper routers, switches, and firewalls (MX, EX, SRX series)
• Implement and troubleshoot BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and VPN solutions
• Monitor network performance and perform tuning to ensure optimal efficiency
• Ensure network security through policies, firewall rules, and regular audits
• Perform firmware upgrades, patching, and regular system maintenance
• Provide Tier 2/3 support and troubleshooting for escalated network issues
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of network architecture and configurations
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external vendors

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience with Juniper networks
• Strong hands-on experience with Junos OS
• Solid understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, RIP, MPLS)
• Experience with network security, firewall configurations, and VPNs
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, etc.)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• MUST be JNCIP or JNCIE certified