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
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