Network Engineer

Contract Network Engineer – Juniper | £350–£400/day | Outside IR35 | Hybrid (UK)

Location: Hybrid (London / South East preferred)

Rate: £400–£450 per day

Type: Contract (3 months+)

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Start Date: TBC

A leading IT infrastructure services provider is seeking a Juniper-focused Network Engineer to support enterprise clients across BAU and project-based initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced contractor to join a skilled engineering team working on secure, scalable, and high-performance networks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, and support Juniper routers, switches, and firewalls (e.g., SRX, EX, MX series)
• Work across routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and static routing
• Perform Layer 2/3 troubleshooting and manage VLANs, STP, and IP addressing
• Implement security policies, firewall rules, and VPN configurations
• Support network monitoring and diagnostics using tools such as Junos CLI, Wireshark, and Syslog/SNMP
• Assist in the delivery of infrastructure projects and changes within enterprise environments

Required Experience:

• Strong hands-on experience with Juniper devices (Junos OS)
• Solid understanding of core routing and switching protocols
• Experience with Juniper SRX firewalls, security zones, and VPNs
• Comfortable in an enterprise network or managed services environment
• Ability to write and troubleshoot Junos configurations
• JNCIA or JNCIS certification highly desirable

Nice to Have:

• JNCP, JNCIA or JNCIS certified
• Experience in multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto)
• Knowledge of automation or scripting (e.g., Ansible, Python)
• Familiarity with Juniper Contrail or Mist platforms

Contract Details:

• 3-month initial contract (extensions likely)
• Outside IR35
• Hybrid working model – mix of remote and on-site as needed

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If you're a Juniper-savvy contractor looking for a hands-on role supporting complex enterprise networks — we’d love to speak with you.