Network Engineer - Juniper

Network Engineer - Juniper Network Engineer (Juniper / Apstra / Mist) - Contract

Our client a large consultancy within the public sector are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with strong expertise in Juniper technologies, including Apstra and Mist, to support and enhance its enterprise network environment for a NHS central organisation within the data and research space. This is a contract role within a highly complex, mission-critical organisation delivering essential healthcare services.

Key Responsibilities:

Support, maintain, and develop the Trust's enterprise network infrastructure

Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Juniper-based routing and switching environments

Work with Juniper Apstra for network automation, assurance, and data centre operations

Support Juniper Mist wireless and cloud-managed networking solutions

Provide operational support across LAN, WAN, data centre, and wireless networks

Participate in network upgrades, migrations, and transformation projects

Ensure high availability, performance, and security aligned with NHS standards

Collaborate with internal IT teams, vendors, and third-party suppliers

Maintain clear technical documentation and network diagrams

Essential Skills & Experience:

Proven experience as a Network Engineer in a large, enterprise-scale environment

Strong hands-on experience with Juniper technologies

Practical experience with Apstra and Mist

Solid background in Enterprise Routing & Switching

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Experience working in a service-critical, regulated environment

Desirable:

Previous NHS experience

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

Experience supporting network automation or modernisation initiatives

Additional Information:

This role is inside IR35

Appointment is subject to NHS pre-employment checks, including DBS

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Network Engineer to contribute to a vital NHS data organisation while working with modern Juniper networking technologies.

Apply now to be considered for this contract opportunity.