Sc Cleared 2nd Line WAN Support Engineer

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the technology sector is seeking a SC Cleared 2nd Line WAN Support Engineer for a 6-month contract in Birmingham. You will be responsible for supporting and configuring Juniper SRX series routers as part of BAU operations, providing guidance to junior engineers, and collaborating with senior staff to ensure optimal network performance.

Qualifications

• Expertise in configuring and troubleshooting Juniper network devices.
• In-depth knowledge of configuring key network components.

Responsibilities

• Support and configure SRX series routers.
• Manage and maintain Customer Network WAN estate.
• Provide guidance and support to 1st line engineers.

Skills

Juniper SRX platform

BGP

IPSEC

MPLS

PKI

Job description

Title: SC Cleared 2nd Line WAN Support Engineer
Location: Birmingham
Length: 6 months
Rate: £300 per day (via umbrella)

Brief Overview of role / project:
We are seeking a 2nd Line WAN Network Engineer to support and configure SRX series routers as part of our BAU operations, ensuring the global delivery of secure network services.
If you're an experienced 2nd line network engineer, join our skilled team in Birmingham to manage and maintain our Customer Network WAN estate.
Your daily responsibilities will involve a combination of technical network support, handling escalations, and working on project implementations. You will also provide guidance and support to 1st line engineers while collaborating closely with 3rd line engineers to share knowledge and enhance the 2nd line team's skills.

Mandatory Skills (Candidate must have all):
We are looking for a capable engineer with expertise in configuring and troubleshooting Juniper network devices. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of configuring key network components.

• Juniper SRX platform
• BGP
• IPSEC
• MPLS
• PKI

Highly Desirable Skills:

• Juniper SRX Platform: The ideal candidate will possess knowledge and hands-on experience with various SRX and MX platforms, along with strong CLI expertise.
• Routing and Switching: A solid understanding of routing and switching protocols is essential.
• BGP: In-depth knowledge of BGP, including policy-based routing, attribute manipulation, load-balancing techniques, and advanced troubleshooting skills, is required.
• IPsec VPN and MPLS: Proficiency in troubleshooting IPsec VPNs and MPLS networks is a must.
• PKI: The candidate should have a good understanding of PKI infrastructure and experience with certificate-based VPN authentication.

If this is the role for you please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.