Remote Juniper Network Engineer (Project-Based)

Job Title: Remote Network Engineer (Juniper Switching & NAC – Project-Based)

Location: Remote

Job Type: Contract / Project-Based

Duration: Single Project Engagement -1 year

Project Overview

We are seeking an experienced Remote Network Engineer with strong expertise in Juniper switching and Juniper Network Access Control solutions to support a targeted network implementation project. The engineer will assist with deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting of Juniper network infrastructure and NAC integration.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with both Juniper Unified Access Control (UAC) and Juniper Mist Access Assurance, supporting environments that include legacy and modern Juniper NAC implementations.

This role is project-based and requires the ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, deploy, and optimize Juniper EX and/or QFX Series switches in a production network environment.
• Implement and configure Juniper Network Access Control solutions, including Juniper Unified Access Control (UAC) and Juniper Mist Access Assurance.
• Configure and manage 802.1X authentication, MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB), and endpoint access policies.
• Integrate NAC solutions with RADIUS servers, directory services (Active Directory/LDAP), and identity platforms.
• Configure VLANs, switching policies, and Layer 2/Layer 3 networking within Junos OS environments.
• Perform remote troubleshooting and performance tuning of switching and NAC infrastructure.
• Support network segmentation and access control policy enforcement across wired network environments.

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• Document configurations, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to validate implementation and perform testing.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with Juniper EX Series or QFX Series switches.
• Strong working knowledge of Junos OS configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience implementing Juniper Network Access Control solutions, including:
• Juniper Unified Access Control (UAC)
• Juniper Mist Access Assurance
• Experience with 802.1X, RADIUS authentication, and network identity management.
• Strong understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking concepts, including VLANs and network segmentation.
• Experience supporting remote network deployments and implementations.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juniper certifications (JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP).
• Experience with Juniper Mist cloud-managed networking platforms.

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• Experience with network security and zero-trust access models.
• Experience working in large enterprise, government, or public sector environments.

Deliverables

• Fully configured and validated Juniper switching environment.
• Deployment and integration of Juniper NAC policies across the network.
• Implementation documentation and configuration guides.
• Post-deployment testing and troubleshooting support.

Work Environment

• Fully remote project engagement.
• Collaboration with stakeholders via virtual meetings and secure remote access tools.
• Flexible schedule aligned with project milestones.

Engagement Type

Independent contractor or consulting engagement.

Fixed project or hourly engagement depending on scope.