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Contract Network Engineer – Juniper | £400–£450/day | Outside IR35 | Hybrid (UK)
Location: Hybrid (London / South East preferred)
Type: Contract (3 months+)
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
* 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.
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