Juniper Network Engineer - AVS/vSRX, Juniper Certified (JNCIA)

Juniper Network Engineer - Remote - MST Time Zone

Location:Remote

No C2C Please

Top 5 Technical Skills:

1. Azure AVS/vSRX
2. Juniper Firewalls/SRX devices
   1. Palo Alto is NTH
3. OSI L2 Switching and L3 Network Protocols
4. Routing including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
5. OSI Model in General

Top 3 Soft Skills:

1. Juniper Certified (JNCIA)

Company / Project Description / Business Driver

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Job Description:

In this role you will focus on designing, configuring, deploying, and testing many network hardware, software pieces, and endpoints.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Coordinate special projects, including network-related hardware installation and cabling plans, LAN/WAN hardware/software deployments and system installation, backup, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Administer and maintain Internal Network
• Technical problem isolation and resolution capability.
• Review and interpret alerts and provide advanced response, analysis, and incident management.
• Promotes and maintains a positive image of the client to all personnel, members, volunteers, vendors, and the community.
• Cross-train others on essential job duties for coverage when planned absences occur.
• Ensures that critical and urgent support cases are handled appropriately; be available for support outside regular business hours when needed.
• Be responsive to end-user and product development program service and support requests that exceed tier 1 service desk capabilities.
• Network documentation is essential
• Some travel may be required

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Juniper Networks equipment and technologies
  • Environments focus on Azure AVS/vSRX
  • Physical hardware includes Juniper Firewalls/SRX devices
  • Palo Alto Firewall experience will be a plus
• Bachelor's degree in computer information systems or related field or 5 to 7 years of equivalent experience.
• Expertise working hands-on with Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model layer two switching and layer three network protocols.
• Strong routing knowledge to include BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
• Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostics, and network analytics tools
• Familiarity with ADVPN/IPsec topology
• Familiarity with Network automation using Ansible or other tools
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of network concepts, including the OSI model, VPN, DNS, DHCP, and VoIP technologies

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA) certification or higher
• Expertise with the Juniper network ecosystem
• Hands-on experience with deploying and managing ADVPN/IPsec topology
• Hands-on experience with Network Automation using Ansible
• Familiarity with VMware and NetApp technologies and supporting virtualized environments
• Experience with Cisco and Palo Alto network equipment
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication
• Must be flexible with a “can do” attitude and ability to remain professional under high-pressure situations
• The individual must demonstrate a solid ability to communicate with technical and non-technical recipients via email, written, and verbal reports. 
• Excellent Documentation Skills
• Familiarity with Agile and Kanban systems
• Familiarity with collaboration, documentation, and knowledge management using Atlassian Confluence
• Familiarity with task creation, task management, task collaboration, and knowledge management using Atlassian Jira
• Ability to obtain a Secret level Security Clearance

Benefits: