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Job Title: Juniper Network Engineer (x2…
Location: Remote -Night Shift (Mon Thurs)
Duration: 6+ months
Job Summary:
We are seeking experienced Juniper Network Migration Engineers to support a large-scale network migration for a large high end retail establishment. The ideal candidates will have strong expertise in Juniper JunOS switching and the ability to lead remote cutover operations .This is a fully remote position requiring night shift work.
The successful candidate will:
• Work primarily night shifts (Monday-Thursday) to perform cutovers
• Be available for 1-2 hours during regular business hours for meetings and updates
• Collaborate closely with on-site technicians and project team members
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment with evolving project requirements
• Be comfortable with independent work and remote communication
• Note: Holiday weeks may have reduced workload, and holiday pay is not currently included
Key Responsibilities:
• Execute network migrations from Cisco to Juniper platforms
• Perform after-hours cutovers, primarily Monday through Thursday nights
• Collaborate with and direct on-site resources during cutover operations
• Troubleshoot layer 1 and layer 2 network issues
• Make necessary Clear Pass changes during migrations
• Conduct DNS updates as required
• Load and replace Juniper configurations
• Participate in daytime meetings for process updates and project coordination
Required Skills and Qualifications:
• 3- 5 years of experience with Juniper JunOS switching (core requirement)
• Proficiency in troubleshooting Juniper interfaces and logs
• Experience in converting Cisco configurations to Juniper
• Strong layer 2 and layer 1 troubleshooting skills
• Familiarity with Clear Pass or similar network access control systems
• Basic Linux skills
• Command line interface (CLI) navigation and file management
• Understanding of basic Linux commands (e.g., ls, cd, grep, cat, chmod)
• Ability to edit text files using command-line editors like vim or nano
• Basic shell scripting for automation of simple tasks
• Understanding of file permissions and user management
• Familiarity with package management systems (e.g., apt, yum)
• Basic networking commands (e.g., ifconfig, ping, traceroute)
• Ability to view and analyze log files
• Excellent communication skills for remote collaboration
• Experience directing on site team members, remotely
• Ability to work night shifts and adapt to a flexible schedule
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with large-scale network migrations
• Familiarity with retail network environments
• Knowledge of Versa SD-WAN solutions
Juniper Engineer (Night shift