Job Description

Posted 1 week ago

Job Title: Network Engineer (Juniper/MIST) – Consultancy

Location: Crawley, Hybrid (On-site + Remote)
Contract Length: 6 months with possible extension
Start Date: ASAP

Requirement:

Experis have recently signed an exclusive agreement with a large public sector/NHS consultancy and are seeking an interim resource to support a large Network related project. We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with in-depth Juniper expertise including MIST to join the project on a contract basis. This role will focus on maintaining, optimising, and securing complex network infrastructures across multiple NHS and corporate sites, ensuring resilience, performance, and security for critical healthcare systems.

Key Responsibilities

Design, configure, and support Juniper-based network infrastructure across multiple sites.

Implement network upgrades, migrations, and security enhancements in line with NHS standards.

Troubleshoot and resolve network performance, connectivity, and security issues.

Collaborate with IT security, systems, and application teams to support clinical operations.

Ensure compliance with NHS Digital and internal security protocols.

Provide documentation, knowledge transfer, and technical guidance to internal staff.

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven hands-on experience with Juniper routing, switching, and firewall technologies (e.g., JunOS, SRX, MX, EX series).

MIST
Strong understanding of BGP, OSPF, VPNs, and network segmentation.

Apstra. EVPN
Familiarity with NHS networking standards and requirements (preferred).

Experience in high-availability environments and large-scale enterprise networks.

Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and documentation skills.

Desirable

Juniper certifications (e.g., JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP)

Experience with network monitoring tools and automation scripts

Knowledge of Cisco or other enterprise networking solutions

Contract Details

Duration: 6 Months

IR35 Status: Inside of IR35

Location: Crawley, with hybrid working options

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