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.
bility to independently design, build, validate, and deploy networking solutions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong customer-facing consulting and presentation abilities.
bility to communicate complex technical concepts to engineering, operations, and customer audiences.
Experience working in cross-functional engineering and implementation teams.
bility 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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