Switching Engineer - Juniper ACX- remote

Job Title:
Switching Engineer

Location:
Remote

Duration:
18 Months

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Switching Engineer to support a large scale access network lifecycle and remediation initiative focused on Juniper ACX platforms. This role is part of a newly forming switching-focused team created to address long standing end of life and stability challenges across a broad population of access-layer devices.
The engineer will play a hands-on role in Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching implementations, supporting network migrations, refreshes, and service transitions from access devices into the core routing layer. This is a delivery oriented role requiring engineers who can quickly onboard into an ISP/MSO environment and execute with minimal ramp time.

Key Responsibilities
Access Network Switching & Lifecycle Support
Support lifecycle replacement and remediation of Juniper ACX access switches that are approaching or past end of life.
Execute Layer 2 and Layer 3 configurations, supporting both L2 terminated services and L3 handoffs into core routing platforms.
Perform access network migrations, service cutovers, and device replacements as part of a prioritized lifecycle initiative.
Work across environments with a large footprint of deployed access devices historically deprioritized and now being actively addressed. Layer 2 / Layer 3 Engineering
Deliver switching configurations supporting:
Layer 2 services
Layer 3 services that transition traffic to core routing platforms
Operate in environments utilizing common routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, ISIS, BGP) as required to support service movement into core routers.
Support both legacy configurations and more modern routing/switching designs where applicable. Collaboration & Execution
Work closely with the newly established switching team led by Network Engineering leadership.
Partner with experienced commercial/network engineering teams that historically owned circuit builds and service activation.
Provide hands on execution support to ensure the lifecycle initiative gains momentum and delivers meaningful impact. Qualifications

Required
5+ years of network engineering experience with a focus on switching and access networks.
Hands on experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching in production environments.
Experience working with Juniper ACX platforms or similar service provider access devices.
Strong understanding of service provider / ISP or MSO network environments.
Ability to onboard quickly, adapt to an existing environment, and execute independently.
Experience supporting network lifecycle initiatives, refreshes, or remediation programs.
Comfortable working in environments that blend switching and routing responsibilities. Highly Desired
Automation experience (Python, Ansible, or similar) to support efficiency and scale, though not required.
Prior experience working in an ISP or MSO environment with large access layer footprints.
Background supporting commercial services, access aggregation, or service activation teams.