Location: Crawley Job Type: Contract Industry: Cloud & Infrastructure Job reference: BBBH428553_1767615626 Posted: about 7 hours ago
Network Engineer - Juniper Network Engineer (Juniper / Apstra / Mist) - Contract
Our client a large consultancy within the public sector are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with strong expertise in Juniper technologies, including Apstra and Mist, to support and enhance its enterprise network environment for a NHS central organisation within the data and research space. This is a contract role within a highly complex, mission-critical organisation delivering essential healthcare services.
Key Responsibilities:
Support, maintain, and develop the Trust's enterprise network infrastructure
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Juniper-based routing and switching environments
Work with Juniper Apstra for network automation, assurance, and data centre operations
Support Juniper Mist wireless and cloud-managed networking solutions
Provide operational support across LAN, WAN, data centre, and wireless networks
Participate in network upgrades, migrations, and transformation projects
Ensure high availability, performance, and security aligned with NHS standards
Collaborate with internal IT teams, vendors, and third-party suppliers
Maintain clear technical documentation and network diagrams
Essential Skills & Experience:
Proven experience as a Network Engineer in a large, enterprise-scale environment
Strong hands-on experience with Juniper technologies
Practical experience with Apstra and Mist
Solid background in Enterprise Routing & Switching
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Experience working in a service-critical, regulated environment
Desirable:
Previous NHS experience
Juniper certifications (e.g. JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP)
Experience supporting network automation or modernisation initiatives
Additional Information:
This role is inside IR35
Appointment is subject to NHS pre-employment checks, including DBS
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Network Engineer to contribute to a vital NHS data organisation while working with modern Juniper networking technologies.