Switching Engineer

Position: Switching Engineer

Location: Remote

Hiring Mode: 18 Months Contract

Job Description:

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 -
• 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, IS-IS, 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.