Network Engineer (Juniper Specialist) - Consultancy
Posted 3 days ago by 1764737641
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Crawley
Summary: The role of Network Engineer (Juniper/MIST) involves supporting a large network project for a public sector/NHS consultancy. The position requires expertise in Juniper technologies and focuses on maintaining and securing complex network infrastructures across multiple sites. The contract is for 6 months with a possibility of extension, and the work arrangement is hybrid, combining on-site and remote work. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network engineering, particularly with Juniper systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, configure, and support Juniper-based network infrastructure across multiple sites.
- Implement network upgrades, migrations, and security enhancements in line with NHS standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network performance, connectivity, and security issues.
- Collaborate with IT security, systems, and application teams to support clinical operations.
- Ensure compliance with NHS Digital and internal security protocols.
- Provide documentation, knowledge transfer, and technical guidance to internal staff.
Key Skills:
- Proven hands-on experience with Juniper routing, switching, and firewall technologies (e.g., JunOS, SRX, MX, EX series).
- MIST.
- Strong understanding of BGP, OSPF, VPNs, and network segmentation.
- Apstra. EVPN.
- Familiarity with NHS networking standards and requirements (preferred).
- Experience in high-availability environments and large-scale enterprise networks.
- Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and documentation skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Crawley
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Network Engineer (Juniper/MIST) - Consultancy
Location: Crawley, Hybrid (On-site + Remote)
Contract Length: 6 months with possible extension
Start Date: ASAP
Requirement:
Experis have recently signed an exclusive agreement with a large public sector/NHS consultancy and are seeking an interim resource to support a large Network related project. We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with in-depth Juniper expertise including MIST to join the project on a contract basis. This role will focus on maintaining, optimising, and securing complex network infrastructures across multiple NHS and corporate sites, ensuring resilience, performance, and security for critical healthcare systems.
Key Responsibilities
Design, configure, and support Juniper-based network infrastructure across multiple sites.
Implement network upgrades, migrations, and security enhancements in line with NHS standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve network performance, connectivity, and security issues.
Collaborate with IT security, systems, and application teams to support clinical operations.
Ensure compliance with NHS Digital and internal security protocols.
Provide documentation, knowledge transfer, and technical guidance to internal staff.
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven hands-on experience with Juniper routing, switching, and firewall technologies (e.g., JunOS, SRX, MX, EX series).
- MIST
Strong understanding of BGP, OSPF, VPNs, and network segmentation.
- Apstra. EVPN
Familiarity with NHS networking standards and requirements (preferred).
Experience in high-availability environments and large-scale enterprise networks.
Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and documentation skills.
Desirable
Juniper certifications (e.g., JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP)
Experience with network monitoring tools and automation scripts
Knowledge of Cisco or other enterprise networking solutions
Contract Details
Duration: 6 Months
IR35 Status: Inside of IR35
Location: Crawley, with hybrid working options