Job Title: Senior Network Certification & Implementation Engineer
Location: Middletown, New Jersey
Work Setting: Onsite 5 days per week
Engagement: Contract 12 Months
Number of Openings: 1
Key Responsibilities
Laboratory Certification and Solution Validation
" Perform laboratory testing, certification, and validation of Juniper networking solutions and architectures.
" Develop, execute, and document test plans for new hardware, software releases, and customer network designs.
" Configure, troubleshoot, and validate advanced networking features using Junos OS.
" Conduct interoperability and performance testing using industry-standard test equipment.
" Create detailed technical reports, configuration guides, test results, and operational procedures.
" Deliver technical presentations and knowledge transfer sessions to engineering and operations teams.
Network Design and Customer Implementations
" Design, configure, and deploy customer network solutions utilizing Juniper routing, switching, security, and cloud-managed platforms.
" Support implementation teams and customer deployments across enterprise and service provider environments.
" Develop resilient WAN architectures leveraging Metro Ethernet, Internet, and LTE backup services.
" Provide technical leadership during customer onboarding, migration, and troubleshooting activities.
" Collaborate with carrier engineering teams and customers to ensure successful solution deployment and operational readiness.
Technical Documentation and Training
" Produce clear, concise, and comprehensive technical documentation.
" Create deployment guides, implementation standards, engineering procedures, and certification reports.
" Present technical findings, recommendations, and deployment strategies to internal engineering teams and customers.
Required Qualifications
Juniper Networking Expertise
" Knowledge equivalent to JNCIP-level proficiency (certification not required), with hands-on configuration and troubleshooting experience in Multicast, GRE tunnels, IPSec VPNs, NAT, BGP, OSPF, IPv6, Class of Service (CoS), routing instances, J-Flow, Real-Time Performance Monitoring (RPM), VRRP, and SNMP.
Juniper Platforms
" SRX Security Platforms: SRX300 Series, SRX400 Series, and recently released mid-range SRX models.
" MX Routing Platforms: MX204, MX301, MX304, MX240, and MX480.
" EX Switching Platforms: EX3400, EX4000 Series, and EX4650.
" QFX Switching Platforms: QFX5120.
" Mist Cloud Management: working knowledge of Mist WAN Assurance and Mist Switch Assurance, including configuration, deployment, monitoring, and operational support of Mist-managed environments.
" Virtualization and Edge Platforms: Juniper NFX250, NFX350, and vSRX, plus Linux administration and KVM virtualization.
" Testing and Monitoring Tools: Spirent TestCenter and PRTG Network Monitor.
Skills and Competencies
" Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills in complex network environments.
" Ability to independently design, build, validate, and deploy networking solutions.
" Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
" Strong customer-facing consulting and presentation abilities.
" Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to engineering, operations, and customer audiences.
" Experience working in cross-functional engineering and implementation teams.
" Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Education and Experience
" Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
" 5+ years of hands-on experience with Juniper routing, switching, and security technologies.
" Proven experience in both laboratory certification and testing and customer-facing network implementations.
" Must be based and legally authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
" JNCIP, JNCIS, JNCIE, or equivalent Juniper certifications.
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