Please note that this role requires relocation to Italy for a period of 4 months.

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with strong expertise in Juniper Networks platforms — including SRX firewalls, MX routers, EX switches, and Mist-based wired, wireless, and WAN solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-grade network and security infrastructures leveraging Juniper’s advanced technologies across routing, switching, SD-WAN, SASE, and network assurance domains.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Network Infrastructure (Routing & Switching)

• Design, configure, and manage Juniper MX routers and EX series switches for enterprise and data center environments.
• Implement dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS) and ensure optimized routing performance and redundancy.
• Perform VLAN, trunking, and Layer 2/Layer 3 switching configurations following best practices.
• Conduct performance analysis, fault isolation, and proactive optimization of the Juniper network infrastructure.

2. SD-WAN & Mist Integration

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Juniper Mist Edge and SSR (Session Smart Router) for SD-WAN environments.
• Manage Mist Cloud dashboards for wired, wireless, and WAN assurance.
• Utilize Mist AI for proactive analytics, user experience monitoring, and network optimization.
• Implement Mist NAC (Network Access Control) policies and enforce secure onboarding of users and devices.
• Conduct or assist in wireless site surveys and planning for optimal AP placement and coverage using Mist tools.

3. Network Security

• Configure and manage Juniper SRX firewalls for both perimeter and internal segmentation.
• Implement advanced security features including:
• IPS (Intrusion Prevention System)
• AppSecure
• URL Filtering
• Cloud AV/AS
• ATP Cloud (Advanced Threat Prevention)
• Security Intelligence feeds
• Configure on-premise and cloud-managed SRX devices using Cloud Security Director (CSD).
• Implement and maintain remote access VPN (IPSec/SSL) for secure remote connectivity.
• Design and manage Juniper Secure Edge (SASE) environments integrating security and SD-WAN policies.
• Configure and monitor Juniper DDoS protection (TDD) and Dynamic Defense mechanisms.

4. Security Analytics & Monitoring

• Integrate and manage Juniper Secure Analytics (JSA/QRadar) for centralized event correlation and log analysis.
• Develop and fine-tune correlation rules, alerts, and dashboards to monitor security posture and network health.
• Collaborate with SOC teams to investigate incidents and enforce network-level mitigations.

5. Documentation, Support & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain detailed network diagrams, configurations, and change logs.
• Provide Level 2/3 escalation support for complex network/security issues.
• Participate in proof-of-concepts (POCs), solution testing, and deployment planning for new Juniper technologies.
• Conduct performance reviews and suggest optimization strategies leveraging AI-driven insights from Mist.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5–10 years of experience in enterprise networking and security with strong exposure to Juniper platforms.
• Hands-on experience with:
• SRX Series (firewalls, VPN, AppSecure, IPS, ATP)
• MX Series (core and edge routing)
• EX Series (switching, NAC)
• Mist AI platform (wired, wireless, and WAN assurance)
• SSR (Session Smart Router) for SD-WAN
• Knowledge of Juniper Secure Edge (SASE), Security Director Cloud, and JSA/QRadar.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, QoS, and high availability.
• Familiarity with Wi-Fi site surveys, RF planning, and Mist AP deployments.
• Experience in network automation (Python, Ansible, or Junos Automation) is a plus.
• Juniper certifications (JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, or JNCIE) in Security, Enterprise Routing & Switching, or Mist AI highly desirable.

Preferred Certifications:

• JNCIA / JNCIS / JNCIP (Security, Enterprise, or Mist AI)
• Mist AI for Enterprise Certified Professional (MEA-CP)
• Juniper Networks Certified Specialist – Security (JNCIS-SEC)
• JNCIS-ENT / JNCIP-ENT / JNCIS-MISTAI

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Proactive mindset for continuous learning and technology adoption.