Remote Sr. Juniper Data Center Network Engineer

Juniper Networks • Contract • Remote (US) • $90 - $100 / hour • 1w ago

We are seeking a skilled Sr. Juniper Data Center Network Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Juniper networking using MIST AI/Edge and Apstra data center deployments, including configuration, implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Juniper routers, switches, and firewalls. The role requires a strong understanding of network protocols, architectures, and security, along with the ability to design and manage complex network environments with AI principles for insight and visibility metrics analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

· Design, implement, and maintain network solutions using Juniper routers, switches, and firewalls.

· Proven experience deploying Juniper Apstra for EVPN VXLAN Fabric topologies

· Portal integration between Mist and Apstra Cloud services for Data Center/Application feature functionality

· Background in Operations to identify root cause of issues leveraging Marvis Actions, ChatOps workflow principles in identifying, alerting, and remediation tasks integrated with Marvis App and MS Teams Channel

· Thorough understanding of Marvis Dashboards to enhance MTTI and MTTR troubleshooting and insights across wired, WAN, Wireless, firmware compliance on Aps, identify bad cables, locate L2 loops, and WAN Link outages detection

· MIST AI Zero touch provisioning leveraging QR codes/claim codes and templates leveraging WAN assurance plugin feature enhancements

· Configure and manage Juniper devices, including EX, MX, QFX series switches and routers.

· Ensure network security by configuring Juniper SRX firewalls and managing access controls.

· Work with cross-functional teams to integrate network solutions with other platforms (e.g., MIST, Arista, Cisco).

· Develop and maintain documentation related to network configurations, processes, and infrastructure.

· Plan and execute network upgrades and migrations, minimizing service interruptions.

· Stay up to date with the latest Juniper technologies and industry best practices.

Qualifications & Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

· 10+ years of experience working with Juniper network devices.

· Hands-on experience with Spine and Leaf EVPN VXLAN Fabrics, MIST, Apstra, Juniper EX, MX, QFX series, and SRX firewalls.

· Familiarity with Junos OS and network management tools.